I've learned that retention starts as early as the admissions process. Conducting a checklist plus other methods such as interviews with school staff and students, previews of classwork and presentations, and asking questions to the applicant are all ways of determining a person is more likely to finish or drop out of the course.
Identifying Core Commanality Traits (self check list for applicants) can help determine which applicants will do well in the specific program.
Uncover the applicant's intention for enrolling in the program, is there a intention to "stay" and "persevere" in order to reach the goal... no matter what?
The more the prospective students knows, understands, and feels comfortable with the school, the course structure, the education process... the more informed they are the more likely to succeed.
From this module I learned that the more information a prospective student has about the school and the programs being offerred the more likely they are to succeed. It is important that admissions representatives take the necessary amount of time with each prospective student despite what they think their potential might be.
I learned that the more information the student knows is very helpful and that the admissions process plays a vital role in their graduation. The student is already thinking of ways to get to their graduation date and they are going to whatever it takes.
I will be prepared for the new student and make sure they understand the expectations.
I learned that it is important to provide all the tools and information for the student before they even begin their first class. By providing enough information explaining the various programs the school offers as well as what they will be able to do with their degree once finished can lead to a higher success rate for the student.
I intend to apply this by making sure I have the information at hand to make students feel comfortable reaching out and that they aren't waiting for specific information.
I learned that the more information the prospect student has, and the new student, the more likely they are to succeed.
I intend to apply this knowledge by being active in giving the new student as much information as I can to keep them informed and engaged. Also to help the student feel comfortable about reaching out to me for any questions they may have.
