So I hear from admission professionals everywhere that the old ways of doing business no longer apply when dealing in a world of technology savvy prospective students.  What are some of the challenges you face?  Even better...let's share how to deal with these challenges head on.  

This sector has some work to do to help even more students this year and beyond!

at our institute for us to keep our students focus and in school, every day at 2pm we try to do activitiese such as seven habits for highly effective people, watch videos we also do demos on cutting ect.....

Fabulous question 1:

How would you describe the student body’s personality?
Each college campus has a personality, revealed through its student body. Of course, not everyone on campus has exactly the same personality, but a student body tends to value certain qualities.

For example, some campuses are politically liberal; some are conservative. A student body might especially value the arts, or athletics or community service. This question helps you determine if you might fit in well among your potential classmates.

Fabulous question 2:

How is this school distinctive?    
Each school has a unique story. In fact, most schools… >>>

what regulations should not impede an emplyee's ability

Can you provide any of your ideas or suggestions?

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Previously, I was working in admissions at a private K-12th college preparatory school.  Recently, I have made the transtition to higher education. I am curious to see what are some helpful tips in making the transition in this market for success?  Has anyone else had experience in this type of transition?

Curious on the average length of employment of an admissions representative in a single institution? What are some of the reasons for staying or moving on?

What are the best practices for generating and converting both referrals and PDLs?

What is the best way to grab the attention of a potential student that states that they are not interested in going to school?

The purpose of communication is to get your message across to others clearly. However, how do you clearly communicate with someone who’s not from the same culture?

Conversations are based on verbal give and take. It may help you to prepare questions you have for the person you are meeting for the first time beforehand.

What is the best way to make a good first impression?

Use good communication skill. Your office it is also important. No noise or loud phones. No interruptions. Tone of voice and courtesy, are also key to keep customers engage to your conversation. Clean and no cluster environment is important.

How can you keep the student focus on you?

Normally when  I first contact a Prospective Student I will introduce myself and then I will let them ask questions and express their interests. Once that process is on the way I try to familirice myself with them.

Are there any pre-admission evidenced based tools to evaluate a student for risk of possible drop out?

What strategies are Instructors using for student Retention ?

What questions are you asking that you feel are one getting the potential student to talk more and two get excited about signing up for classes?