By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesA couple of weeks ago I told you to ask your undecided students an important question. If you did that you should have a better feel for how each student will make their final decision.Remember, at this point in the process it’s less about …
Dealing With Illogical College Decisions
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services“That was completely unexpected!” Those were the words that a good friend of mine told me he thought to himself after having a conversation with an undecided senior at his school’s admitted student day event.My friend doesn’t work in admissions …
An Intangible Thing in Student Recruitment
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesOver the weekend I came across a newspaper article in which college admission counselors and EM leaders shared recommendations and what they wish students knew about the college search process. I always find these pieces interesting, and this one …
Are Undecided Students Giving You These Buying Signals?
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesIt’s crunch time for college admissions. Schools all over the country are entering the final weeks of battle for this next class of students.And right now I’m working a streak here in the office. Each of the past 17 days I’ve received at least …
Two Student Recruitment Secrets
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesWhen was the last time you sat down either by yourself, with your admissions colleagues, or with your school’s marketing team and really took a hard look at the recruitment communications that you’re sending out? It’s an important question, and if …