By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services4 minute readTwo years ago it was asking about fear, and in 2020 it was the importance of personalization. I really emphasized both of those topics during training workshops, conferences I spoke at, and on Twitter and LinkedIn …
Texting Advice Straight From Students
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services5 minute readOver the past two years, our ongoing survey research with students has revealed that a greater number are becoming comfortable receiving text messages from colleges and universities during their search.Let me give …
Are You Getting The Whole Truth?
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services3 minute readDuring a conversation I had last week with a Director of Admissions the topic of lying came up. Specifically she asked me if I believe prospective students (as well as some parents) don’t always tell admissions counselors the …
Time To Stop Doing These Two Things?
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services3 minute readIf you’re reading today’s article, connecting and engaging with teenagers and other young people is probably a core part of your job. Both can definitely be a challenge.A big reason why is the words and language that get …
Will You Do This In 2021?
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services4 minute readI was in a hotel room in Iowa on March 11 when all of sudden players from the Utah Jazz and OKC Thunder walked off the court, and the NBA suspended their season because a player tested positive for COVID-19.After finishing …