I always try to encourage students to make an appointment and research each college and make their best choice.
The best I can do for the student and my institution is to provide the most information about our programs so they can make a clear and sound decision. Sometimes we even try to recap everything that they liked/disliked about our program so they can make their own comparisons when they go to meet with other colleges.
I would direct the student back to our school and the program that they are interested in. I would let them know what our school has to offer so that they can then evaluate all their options and select the best school for them.
Instead of focusing on our competitors, we focus on our strengths as an educational institution and what we bring to the table regarding furthering a persons education to be competive in the labor force.
I just had this arise in a conversation yesterday with a prospective student. I responded with "I can not speak to what ***** (competitor) does or does not have, I can tell you what we have to offer, the reputation we have built in the industry, and how long we have been educating our students. With the information I provide and what you have received from ***** will enable you to make your own comparisons of the schools, plus allow you to make an informed, educated decision with regards as to which facility will provide you with the education/training you are seeking."
In the end, he agreed, and scheduled time to discuss what we had to offer.
I generally tell them that I can only speak for the reputation of our school and it is their job to research the best location for them to attend school.
It is not appropriate to give information on another school. Encourage them to seek information from that school directly and guide the conversation back to the advantages our school offers.
I always tell my students to do their research and when they do, they feel that everything that I told them was compliant to their needs. Also they feel they've made the right decision when enrolling with our school.
I too tell students that questions regarding other schools will have to be answered directly by that school and encourage them to do their own research. I also tie in a benefit of our school, without speaking of the other school they are asking about.
We do this as well. I think it's important to keep the visit focused on our institution and always encourage students to discuss questions about other schools with that school directly.
I feel its imoportant for students to compare all of their options. I would never discourage a student from visiting any school, I would only discuss the options we can offer, and never discourage another school to a student.
I try to tell students to research those institutions and make their own decisions. My primary focus is the organization I represent. I can not speak to the reputation or policies of other companies considering I have no first hand experience with them.
Regardless, it is always the best practice to referain from making any statements regarding anything other than the school you are representing, and the programs you offer.
I have a very definitive approach to how I handle this situtation. Never comment on another school! I always tell students that the choice is theirs. I don't know about other institutions, but I believe in what we do. It is up to the student to visit all the schools they are interested in and make the best choice for them.
The needs of individual students out weighs the need to recruit. Understanding that other institutions have qualified programs and the personal fit a school may have for that student is most important.
We like to tell the students that they have a variety of different options they can pursue. For example we talk to them about the differences of 4 year colleges, 2 year colleges, community college, military and job
I think it is important for students to check out all of their options. I encourage students to visit and research all collages they may have interest in so they can make the best informed decision about completing their education.
The best thing to do is just give them information about your school and programs. Let them compare and be the judge of what is best for them.
I encourage prospective students to research all options. It is so important for a student to make an educated decision and not be influenced inappropriately. A school that may be a good fit for one person, is not necessarily a good fit for another.
I simply say I can't speak about another school but concerning your question, this is what our school does....then I give specific examples. The prospective students always say they understand and appreciate that I have been sincere and explained how our school operates.
With the internet the shopper is more informed than at any other time. When questioned about another school simply say that you cant speak for that school. You can only speak for the school that you represent.
I agree I respect the fact that students go out and visit several schools to know they are making the best decision.
