I kind of have a different out take on this! You really need to sell yourself before you sell the product! No one is going to buy from you if they don't like you. So, try to sell yourself before going into product and school knowledge!

When meeting with family I make sure I have double sheet of paperwork. Whether I forget some forms I have extra back-ups! Always a good to have extras just in case!

Are out of state schools that recruit in Ohio exempt from training requirments?

After carefully reading over this module, it was a great reminder of the right way to do things. As an Agent/Admissions Rep it is our main responsibility to understand each regulation and understand why they are so important. We should always put the student first in regards to the information that we give out. It goes back to the old saying, "treat others the way that would like to be treated." Never answer a question or provide information that you are not 100% sure of. Reach out the resources at your campus to learn frequently. The main way to bring about success to your campus is to be honest, be ethical, and always think of the student first.

I retired as a school counselor after 34 years. I am now working toward an agent permit at my part-time position in a proprietary school. During the 4 months I have worked here, I have noticed many differences between how a public school operates and how a business operates. I am adjusting with guidance from our admissions team. I love what I am doing but wonder if anyone who has been in a similar situation has any supportive advice for me? Thanks

It's so very important to make sure that a student understand about the enrollment process, How could we make it easier to accomplish this with student in a timely manner without making the student feel overwhelmed?

Does anyone know whether or not it is ok to talk about our school's program on social media sites as long as we do not mention specifics or try to recruit directly from the social media sites? It seems like this would be a very inexpensive medium to educate more people on the advantages of attending school and providing them information quickly about their options. This is one medium I would love to explore in regards to educating people about the advantages of obtaining higher education.

I was wondering exactly what forms are required by the student to enroll in a program of study? Is this usually covered completely in the Enrollment Agreement? I would just like to prepare as much as possible and give the prospective students time to gather these documents and all information they would need.

keep binder organized effectively without wasting time...

I think the Resource Notebook is an excellent tool. I look forward to keeping it up to date with changes. Do you know if there is an electronic/online copy to reference when our hard copy is not nearby? It could also be nice to have a "living document" version where we can all colaborate, include helpful notes, examples etc.

I think we should be able to sell our school by promoting our % of students who graduate!! We could say we are number 1 so come here and learn with the best.

What do you think is the most important thing an institution can do to prevent default on student loans? Please share any successful strategies that your school has implemented to assist in default management.

Which of the required program integrity requirements or disclosures discussed in the course have you found to be the most meaningful for assisting students in making important educational, career, and financial decisions? Are there additional items that you or your school have provided that have increased student success?

How have the "Do-Not-Call" and "Can-Spam" regulations changed your recruiting methods? What strategies have you employed to appropriately and effectively attract students?

It can be difficult to side-step questions about competitors from students who want to compare and contrast schools. What are some of the best specific strategies to handle this professionally while remaining competitive in this market?

With the increased pressure on graduation and placement rates, has your institution made any modifications to its program admission requirements or admissions interviews to ensure students are qualified to succeed?

Outside of the specific disclosure regulations, what specifically can admissions representatives do to assist students in making the most informed decisions possible? What do you see are the most important conversations to have with prospective students?

With the regulations for disclosing program' graduation and placement rates, have you noticed any changes in prospective student behavior? For example, have students started flocking to some programs over others? Has the institution made any modifications as a result?

What specific strategies has your institution implemented to encourage institution-wide compliance and integrity with state, federal, and/or accreditation regulations?

Beyond eligibility to participate in financial aid and professional licensure requirements, what advantages has your school or program found for being accredited?