I am really inspired by the many trainings I received in effecitive communication within Admissions. One of the most important things I learned within these modules and learning how to listen attentively in order to best assist anyone in general. One of the things I will always implement from now on is talking to people using their names. I had no clue how important this was and how it makes a difference. Learning how to read body language and using mirror language is also crucial in our type of working enviornment in order to determine if we are indeed doing… >>>

I feel that the training on communication provids multiple tools that will enable me to have much greater and effective comunication within the Admissions department and with each student. These tools are necessary in order to carry out daily operations as well as, to be successful whether in personal or professional manners.

What's your take on the future of proprietary education?

So it's come to the point that the job of admissions must evolve to stay relevant. No longer do students need or desire a phone call to schedule an appointment.  They're not showing up anyway.  In fact....68% of qualified inquiries won't even show up at your campus.  Today's student can get all the info they need from the Internet.  So now what?

Is anyone going to use this lounge?

What are the different ways to network? 

I hope you really enjoy the new course we've put together for you on effective questioning techniques (WS101)!  We spent months researching and developing this especially for faculty and staff working with students!  Check it out at http://www.maxknowledge.com/courses/workplace-skills/WS101/questioning-skills  let me know what you think!

Your site needs to work for prospective and current students, so if you don't mind us asking: how does your site look on a smartphone or tablet? If the answer is "less than stellar," you have an opportunity to re-imagine your institution's site as a future-friendly destination that delivers facts, utility, and marketing content for all of your different audiences.

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What advice would Sr. Educational Professionals give to a brand new Admissions Representative (never functioned previously as an Admissions Rep.)?

I would love to hear tips on how to manage relationships with students as they move on through the admissions and enrollment processes.  We often lose touch and want to touch base with students but it is difficult to follow through sometimes.

“The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.” -Socrates

Are we immersed in the information age or the disinformation age? It is all a matter of perspective. The internet provides an open forum that allows users to contribute information that the rest of us are left to decipher for truth. Overall, as a rule, we tend to give the benefit of the doubt to online information and believe what we read. Statistics show that nearly 73% of consumers believe that information they read online is accurate and trustworthy.

Inaccurate… >>>

The job of an admissions professional has certainly changed and become increasingly challenging in recent years.  I'm curious, how is someone working to help students enroll in college held accountable for performance without crossing the lines of pay for performance?

Also, how can we strengthen the admissions profession in this sector?

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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… >>>

Im excited to discover more

How imporatant do you think it is to actually go through this course thoroughly?

What keeps an admissions professional engaged these days?  Without incentive compensation and with compliance breathing down their back....what is the motivation to stay in the profession?  

How can you make yourself an indespensable worker and improve your skillset every single day?

The recent Vatterott ruling has many talking ...and very nervous.  Needless to say, mystery shopping and training are at heightened levels.  HOWEVER...I have an additional idea.  What about training the team to help students make an informed decision that might just happen to increase enrollments at the same time?  

If your admissions training program still uses outdated sales techniques and offers little counseling services...it may be time to consider something new.  In addition, please make sure your training progam and practices are legally vetted.  

Sounds preachy I know...but this sector is just too important to so many to… >>>