Having the opportunity to sit in on a class is such a great first hand experience that you can share with your student. By sitting in a class or two you will be able to provide a real experience that your student will benefit from. The benefit to the student is the accurace of information that you provide to them so in addition to sitting in on the class it would also be extremely benefial to speak with the instructor to gain additional insight on the expection of not only one class but the entire degree and what the student experience will look and feel like.

It is critical that Admissions reps do not get into discussion about financial aid and that they refer the student to a financial aid officer. One way of explaining the "hand off" to the student is to let them know that the finacial aid officer is an expert in the area of financial aid and to ensure that they are getting the most accurate information the college has all students speak only with the FA department.

Hello my name is Lisa and I have been in the world of admissions for 8 years now and have seen many changes over the years. I do feel that keeping a binder is critical to staying up to day with any and all law changes to ensure that you stay compliant for yourself, your organization and your student.

How many of you text your prospective students and at what time during the Admissions process do you feel that is appropriate?

Hello! I am excited to me learning so much information. Does anyone know of proven methods that have been successful at providing accurate data for placement success? Thanks I look forward to any suggestion.

It's absolutley imparative to completely understand the information relavent to the do's and don'ts. When communicating the financial obligations and time commitments that a prospective student may expect, the admissions agent needs to be fluent in this information and relay it accurately. This allows for the prospective student to make an informed descion based on true fact and not on incomplete deduction.

It is extremely disrespectful to down grade another school in any way.

Being the DOA of a for-profit college, it is imperative that we as a college are staying in compliance. Not even for the fact of "getting caught" but like it said in the training (paraphrasing) students base their decisions on the reputation of the college. That being said, full disclosure shouldn't be a punishment but an asset. If a college, non-profit or for-profit, has trained faculty, staff and administrators, there isn't anything to hide and, in most occasions, has a strong program/curriculum to offer students. Doing the right thing always pays off in the end. Does anyone else believe that some schools should be excluded from certain criteria as far as regulations is concerned...based on profit status? I understand that some colleges do not have the same strict regulations or guidelines as for-profit institutions. Quite frankly, and this is totally my opinion, but I'm glad we are regulated like we are. It weeds out the institutions that are in this for the wrong reasons...and it keeps colleges on their toes to give the students what they need to succeed. Sorry for the novel.

Having the knowledge about the different services that each department offers is essential. Having the knowledge about such services provides additional guidance for our students. Moreover, if you are looking to seek additional information, an organization chart is a great resource. From the chart you can easily find out who to talk to and gather information from regarding that specific department.

It is important to remember that the catalog includes important information that the applicant needs to be informed about. It is also important to note that the signed enrollment agreement comprises the formal contract between both the school & student. The two are different; one provides important information (catalog) & the other comprises the foratl contract between the school & student (agreement).

I think that it is essential and necessary that every year an agent has their licensed renewed. This ensures that the agent is up to par on their skills, and is knowledgeable on the most current information within the educational system.

This was an excellent lesson. It is great to know that there is consistency across the state and that institutions must follow state guidelines.

I found this class to be incredibly helpful. It is great that agents need to continually renew their permit in order to stay current.

This training was included in my onboarding for my new job. I consider this course a great learning tool.

For the past 10 years I have been an online Admissions Rep. Now I am in a postion where I see students face to face. What tips would you have for me?

Ads and word of mouth from happy students will help bring prospective students to your school.

Staying within the guildelines keep everyone compliant and students will gain from staying the course.

What department typically determines what credits (and how many) are transferrable?

The internet has a lot of information about schools and colleges, some of it true and some of it false. How do sites such as glassdoor, yelp, etc. impact Fortis?

Are there any specific scholarships that might be available to students that are offered through the college? This is aside from government financial aid and outside student loans.