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 …
They’re Scared! Ask Them About That
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Fact – Every prospective student regardless of where they’re at in their college search is scared, nervous, or worried about something. For many, according to our ongoing focus group research, it’s actually multiple things. And those fears …
Understand These 7 Things About Prospective Students
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Students choosing their college (or even where they’re going to apply) because of a boyfriend, girlfriend, the food, the weather, or the size of the dorm rooms might seem completely ridiculous to you. I get it, but it’s going to continue to …
The Importance of Context, and How to Give It
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Too often colleges and universities don’t give prospective students and parents enough context when sharing different parts of their school’s story and value proposition.How often have you heard something like, “We have professors that …
Ask Them About This ASAP
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Over the past two weeks I’ve done a lot of FaceTime and Zoom calls with college admission professionals at every level. As you might imagine, a lot of different fears, worries, and concerns have been shared with me.Every prospective …