By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services5 minute readWe’re nearing the end of May, and most colleges and universities remain focused on converting admitted students from the Class of 2021 as well as preventing melt from those who have deposited/committed.There’s another …
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 …
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 …
Wow! Are Your Communications Making Them Feel Like This?
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services "I got through 10 lines of the handbook and just put it down because it became so frustrating and overwhelming at times.”That quote came from San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan last week when he was asked about the 113-page health …
Let’s Talk About Your First Contact With Rising Seniors
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services We’re almost to the middle of June, and many colleges and universities are still focused on the Class of 2020 which is understandable. Coronavirus has led to more decisions being made later, plus the chances for melt this year are …