Daniela Guerra

To establish a specific framework to ensure that the enrollment process is conducted in the highest level of efficiency and consistency.  The enrollment process is such a critical part, not only for the school, but for prospective students to explore career goals and to determine if the student and school are a good fit. Developing relationship and raport is also very critical in the enrollment process. Remember the product knowledge skill it is about helping them move forward with their own best decision.

In the fourth stage, the admissions professional and the student work together to move forward with their decision. It might be to attend your school, but it might also be to think about it for a while. They may decide to enter the military or not to go to school at all. An ethical enrollment process requires you to be a professional in understanding all these options. Remember the product knowledge skill it is about helping them move forward with their own best decision.

Any persistence improvement plan must have the commitment of all key managers and be reflected in their performance review standards (evaluating the implementation and maintenance of the programs, not the achievement of a specific number of students or percentage retention). the culture of your institution must be based on its commitment to student success. Aligning the expectations set during the admissions process with the product that is delivered at the school is an important part of avoiding student frustration later on. Orientation provides an opportunity for students to meet staff and faculty, and set the tone for their experience with… >>>

Retention is all about doing the right things the right way; having the right people at the right place at the right time. The free flow of information is pivotal to making that possible. Students must have ample opportunity to connect with service providers in an environment that protects their dignity and acknowledges the importance of the issue. The services you promise must be delivered in a proactive, positive manner by people who really care about each student's success.

The easiest way to deal with being overly stressed is to eliminate or to escape the stressors. If that were an easy task, we would have done it before our problems became overwhelming. For many students, escaping stress in many facets of their daily routine may not be possible because they don't (or believe they don't) have power over the stressor. In other situations they can eliminate stress by flight from the perceived source of stress.

If school is seen as a source of stress, they can eliminate the problem by dropping out. To them, the only answer that appears… >>>

To administrator  improved retention means more tuition dollars to spend for salaries, operating expenses, capital equipment, and a better bottom line. To the student services department, it means increased and improved support services while trying to develop student loyalty to the institution. To admissions, it means recruiting students who are well suited to the institution and who have a high probability of succeeding while also meeting the start goal. improved retention starts with student expectations and student satisfaction.

 It’s important for an admission professional the purpose of follow-up with a prospective student because it ensures that the process has an end goal and considers what would be an ideal takeaway for the student. Process should be strategic and encourage action, and not just on the student’s side. The follow-up process demonstrates your commitment to their success by sharing student stories and teaching through examples. The most valuable part of the follow-up experience is that it allows continued engagement for both the prospective student and admissions professional through the enrollment process and beyond.

 Challenges are actually a positive thing in the admissions process as they indicate that the prospective student cares about what they are hearing and trusts the admissions professional to offer advice on how to address those specific challenges. it’s important to have methods for addressing it in a meaningful way that will assist the prospective student in moving forward with their decision.When it comes to overcoming objections, Utilize the Feel, Felt, Found method. This approach was derived from the notion of emotional intelligence and involves showing empathy for others, not jumping to conclusions, and getting the whole picture before you… >>>

Virtual tours and interviews, communication through mobile devices, and using personalized communication are all critical to connect with students today. the best practices to consider when enhancing connections are include time to develop rapport/relationship, gathering key information, and delivering customized information based on the student’s needs.

The opportunity to connect on the student’s terms in a no-pressure way, and to listen and learn more about the prospective student, are essential for admission process