Importance of paperwork
Its important to be organized and well-prpared, what are some tips and tricks that should used to be the best at admissions?
Christina,
Agreed! Students want to make sure that it is about their education in their choice. They do not want to believe that they are just another number coming through the door. They also want that customer service that extends beyond the initial admissions process.
Patty Aronoff
Keeping detailed notes in a database of the student's background/interview is helpful. Notes for every contact made with the student is essential. That way anyone can help the student in your absence. Also, when juggling so many names and faces it is important to know exactly what is going on with each individual student-especially if your school has a very personalized approach like mine. That is why our students come here and why we retain them. They need guidance and someone to care whether they make it through or not. They don't need a school that says, "fill out the paperwork and get outta here."
Catherine,
Checklists are awesome tools! We should always have someone check the files for compliance and accuracy.
Patty Aronoff
I start every student file with an information sheet, it details everything from name and the programme title, to the start date and all the documents contained on the file. The document checklist means that others that I work with can add to the file as a document arrives, check it off and add the date the document was received. Act as an auditor is great advice!
Elizabeth ,
These are all great suggestions. We do best when we have the resources available to us and take advantage of every opportunity to grow in our learning.
Patty Aronoff
Rita,
We can never have enough eyes on the paperwork for compliance. Encourage the auditing of files!
Patty Aronoff
Jim,
I have seen the use of checklists, for one. Checklists provide you the roadmap of what documentation needs to be completed. It also do gives you an quick glimpse of what has been completed and what is outstanding.
Patty Aronoff
Create a notebook that is specific to your institution's courses, tuitions, etc. Stay abreast of any changes made by your institution. Review your material prior to meeting with a student. Create a checklist, if one does not already exist, to make sure you cover all required materials.
One should go through everything as if you were an auditor. Make sure that everything is in order.
