Admissions Performance Group

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Christe Haverlak

When ethical process and corporate goals conflict

It seems that having a set goal of students a rep is responsible for enrolling on a weekly or monthly basis may sometimes conflict with using an ethical process. For example, what if we can clearly see that the best choice for a student is not to attend our school/program, but we are under pressure to meet an enrollment goal that we might not get to without this student, and higher-ups don't support turning students away? The rep can't change corporate policy or culture alone, so what do we do then?

Mirian Gomez

Connection

When making a connection with a student you have to be sure that your attitude and the way you say your words aren't off putting. So, I always tend to engage with the student in an inviting and helpful tone.

Mirian Gomez

Listening Skills

Ultimately, listening is an essential part of the admissions field and you always have to be closely listening to the student so you can guide them and help them with anything they may need.

Mirian Gomez

Seeking Common Ground

When working with students, I always tend to seek some common ground. That way it is easier to interact with them and to resolve any of their issues.

Mirian Gomez

Improve the way you communicate.

You could improve your communication skills by sending out a positive attitude through your body language and responses.

Evelyn Castillo

reduced newspaper circulation

As less people read newspapers, we should include more social media and search engine ads in our media mix. Like twitter, google, face book. What do you think. I think a successful media plan should include the above mentioned.

LeAnn Averell

Hidden Obstacles

Asking questions is the key to discovering hidden obstacles. If a student seems reluctant to set an appointment, find an appropriate way to explore what's holding them back. What way do you make contact in this situation?

Teresa Cardona

Grants and Schoolarships

Why it's not important to start with grants and schoolarships in the process to recruit students?

Teresa Cardona

Student with Kids

How do accommodate students that have Kids

Teresa Cardona

Prospective Students

Which information we can provide to the Prospective Student from other departments?

Robert Hockaday

Gathering Information

Gathering information concerning the potential student is very critical because one can proceed with with confidence all the steps in order to obtain a successful enrollment and future start.

Robert Hockaday

Identifying Your Needs and Desires

It is very important in the first stages of the prospect interview to identify one's needs and desires. It sets the groundwork for a successful enrollment and eventual start.

Robert Hockaday

The Importance of Proper Positive Training

Proper training is very important in all aspects of the Education Industry/Profession. It does the following: 1. It boosts the self esteem of the individual that is being trained. 2. It develops excellent morale for the school. 3. It enhances professional relationships. 4. It increases professional productivity. 5. It maintains employment.

Robert Hockaday

Accountability

Accountability in all aspects of the Admissions Process is critical for the success of the School Operation. I found what is helpful is one that tracks the following: One-The # of leads received for the week, # of appointments scheduled, the # of interviews conducted, the number of enrollments achieved and lastly, the # of student starts as a result of these activities.

Robert Hockaday

Effective Advertising Plan

It is critical one reviews past numbers, # of starts and conversion rates. Also what advertising was effective and creativity.

David Dinn

Constant Starts

What do you do if you have starts ever other week? We offer 3 new weekly/bi weekly programs that start every month and over lap each other to vary degrees. So advertising seems constant, although we do have seasonal trends and patterns where our enrollment is higher.

Annette Briseno

Community Programs

We really do not have any outreach community programs in place. We do have employers that come in and present to our classes. We used to have job fairs annually and I would like to implement them again int he future. We stopped due to low participation.

Annette Briseno

Marketing

We really do little to no radio/tv advertising. We mainly rely on the internet and our referrals from past grads. We do have an advisory board that was developed about 2 years ago. The board has been helpful in reviewing our curriculum and giving outside advice to possible modifications to make the material even more applicable to the industry.

Annette Briseno

Publicity

We currently rely heavily on alumni referrals. We also do track our demographics of our leads that visit the school. We do have a bi-weely newsletter that is sent out to all newly registered students, current students and staff. We really do not have much in the way of a press release, which I would like to develop.

Annette Briseno