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counselor

If a school is still using counselor than what can be done, ,and what are the repercussions?

Continuing to Learn

So much of my work in admissions seems second nature to me; being forthright, transparent, helpful and honest. It is really valuable for me to learn all the regulations in these trainings, and inevitably I feel inspired to learn more about my role and my school. So, thanks!

Admissions Audit

At our school we have a form that goes in each new student file that itemizes all of the necessary forms required to complete an enrollment. As we add each form we can check off the required paperwork on our admissions audit sheet so we can see at a glance whether their applications are complete, and the status of the financial aid or financial plan.

Meetings

Meeting are a great time to share changes and updates in the school business as well as regulatory changes.

Marketing

Marketing is a very important piece of attracting students.

Financial Aid and tuition assistance

It is very important to make sure the applicant is informed about the terms and conditions of paying their fees.

Enrollment process

It is very important to understand the enrollment process to share this information with the student and parent.

Student disclosure

Does it make sense to have students sign a full disclosure statement that they were given all required information regarding admission etc. The statement to include a checklist of all area of required disclosure. This could possibly reduce school liability and future problems. So, I was wondering if anyone does this?

Digital Notebooks

We are considering using a central location to file all of our Resource and State regulation Notebooks etc. Has anyone had any positive feedback on the digital files over the hardcopy versions. Thanks,

Tranferring Credits

Can a graduated student transfer credits to another Institution/School even if we are not accredited yet?

School Catalog

Should I provide an applicant with the School Catalog?

Admission Requirements

An applicant that do not meet the ADMISSION requirements, should be notify via email, letter or over the phone?

For smaller training schools

After reviewing the process on admissions so far, it is clear that some of the rules/regs do not pertain to me such as accreditation and financial aid procedures. However, my question is: Do I need to provide job placement assistance when the student is using Career Central as a source of providing funding for the training as well as job placement?

social media + Google Analytics

With a little work, it is possible to combine the use of social media with Google Analytics to track which social media posts and links are most effective at directing students to an institution's web site for more admissions information. Using these tools, it is possible to figure out what are the most effective social media methods to reach prospective students and then focus efforts on those. -mike

applicants who don't qualify

Our institution offers only 1 program of study, for which many applicants are not qualified. Is it appropriate to recommend applicants take classes at other institutions so that they may qualify in the future?

Co workers

How can I help my coworkers to understand what the program offers because I completed what our institution offers?

students

What if a student refuses to pay the money for registration but still wants to see financial aide?

students

How do you gage a serious student from a non serious student?

Any Tips for Institutions Seeking Accreditation

Our site has been in business approximately 3 yrs, and we are now considering this process- any tips or resources that you think might be recommendable that we use to assist us through this journey SUCCESSFULLY?

Financial Aid and Enrollment

Financial aid awards, along with tuition costs, do exert a strong influence on the number and types of prospective students that consider attending individual colleges and universities.