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Unique

Knowing your program is key! Believeing in your program is imperative. Schedules, classes, student obligations, privileges-- just a few things that make my specific program so unique and I stand behind that!

Resourceful

Not only have we gained more in depth knowledge of our careers as Admissions Associates, but to have the resources right at our fingertips is fantastic! The terms, commission rules and regulations- all a necessity for our team.

Presentation Must Be In Compliance

You must be sure that your presentation is in compliance and you don't state any facts that you are unsure of.

Programs Offered

It is important to know the programs offered so that you can explain to the student properly and capture their interest

How Important is a Proper Explanation on All Topics

It is important to be sure that students compleely understand the process and that you will be there for them every step of the way.

Understanding The Needs of Students

It is important to listen to what the students are saying and guide them in the right direction in a warm and caring way.

Discrimination

When you as an admissions agent feel that the student is not a good fit for the program and you are sure that the student will fail if he/she attends: How can that be relayed to the student without the student feeling discriminated against?

Forum 4...

Our organization has always been extremely focused on compliance. They are a very straight-up group of people, and always have been.

Forum 3...

It's very important to thoroughly understand your institution before attempting to present it to an applicant.

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Good instruction on paperwork and processes.

Make sure you know the rules.

Knowing the compliant issues and rules are a vital part of admissions. It ensures that you remain on the up and up with the potential student as well as current students. Providing false or exaggerated information to a student can be catastrophic to their learning and career future.

Knowing what your school has to offer.

Product knowledge of the programs that your school has to offer is vital knowledge. To inform your prospective student so they have all of the key information to help them with the decision making process. Also it is key that you know the programs so that you are not providing the student with false information.

Paperwork

Admissions paperwork should be thoroughly discussed and copied for the student to have for their records. Graduation requirements are a key thing to go over with the student so they know the expectations.

Quotas?

Are quotas given by educational institutions legal for admission reps?

Getting Students Started

Preregistration Requirements.

The Institutions

All institutions regardless of size Information.

Information update

I find it relevant to update information.

Understanding Concepts

I find it real easy to understand these concepts.

Resource Notebook

I think the notebook is a great idea for a representative. There is so much information that is needed to know with this position. It's like your one stop reference guide.

Agent License

I would like to apply for an Agent license for one of my employees , How do I go about getting this done?