by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesWhen reaching out to a new recruit, the main goal is to get them to respond.If they never respond, they’re never coming to your school. If they do respond, it is far from a guarantee that they’ll commit but that is where things start.Getting …
Why Being Last Shouldn’t Be Your First Priority
In the battle to win a recruit, one of the most popular tools traditionally used by college recruiters is positioning the campus visit at the most ideal time compared to the other coaches and colleges being considered by a prospect.And what I hear from most recruiters is that they like to …
Get Better Tomorrow With This One Technique
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachFor me, I try to live as if every single day is a fresh start. Every day is a new chance for me to be better than I was yesterday. The practice of self-reflection has played a critical part in my effort to get better every day as a coach. The 5 minutes that I am …
How Can You Stand Out Amongst Your Competition?
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesStanding out in recruiting is essential. If you don’t, recruits won’t come.But, being able to stand out isn’t easy. By definition, it takes an extraordinary effort to not just be any ordinary school. And with so many colleges out there, recruits …
The Magic of “And Then What”
If assessing what's really damaging your recruiting efforts is one of the key aspects of becoming a successful program builder, finding out what the real truth of an objection is key.The challenge, of course, is getting good information out of your teenage prospects - many of whom, in case you …