By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services3 minute readIn eight years of studying how students make their college decisions, and how to influence those decisions, we’ve seen two opinions that are becoming harder and harder to change when it comes to a student’s mindset.I’m …
Advice If Students Aren’t Responding
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services3 minute readOne of the biggest questions I’ve been getting from my newsletter community the past few weeks has to do with inquiries and prospects who haven’t responded or taken action despite numerous emails, texts, and phone …
Don’t Forget To Talk About These 4 Things
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services3 minute readCollege and universities love to share all kinds of facts and figures when they communicate with prospective students.The problem with that strategy is, facts tell and stories and feelings sell.To be clear, I’m not …
Don’t Miss This Important Communication Tip
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services2 minute readOne of the biggest things I’ve talked about over the years is the importance of asking students (as well as parents and family members) direct and intentional questions. This should happen regularly during all stages of the …
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 …