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Transfer of Credits

It is so important our students understand what where and why. Course descriptions vary school to school. The length of time credits are accepted are so important prior to enrolling our students.

Faculty Awareness

I have made it a point through the years to get to know and understand the roles our faculty members play in our students succcess. They are not just instructors. They are coaches, mentors and leaders in the industry.

Knowledge is Power

When speaking with a prospective student and or family members, the more information you can share at the time of the enrollment proccess will make for an easier transition for that student. Remembering all along this is a huge decision for them as well as the school.

Keep Up-To-Date / Rules and Requirements

Keep up-to-date/ Read and Learn

Definitions of words

why is it important to know the definitions of words and terms associated with marketing and the admissions process?

Staying Up to date with new rules and regulations

What is the best way to find out information on new rules and regulations associated with the CIE and department of education?

Unlicensed Institutions being allowed to operate

What is the state doing about all the unlicensed institutions that are operating illegally in the state of Florida? Why is it the most of us continue to follow all the rules and regulations, pay all the fees associated with the CIE and do continuing education classes while other unregulated institutions are free to operate as they please even after continued complaints to the state and CIE for years? How is this fair?

Advertising on Groupon and Living Social

Is it legal for an Institution to advertise their program on Groupon or Living Social at a discounted rate of over 50% Does this not contradict the enrollment agreement itself?

Educating potenial students

As an agent for the school, I feel it is important for students to weigh out all options before signing their enrollment agreement.

REQUIREMENTS

STUDY, PARTICIPATE, AND PASS ALL QUIZZES

OBJECTIVES

TRAINING, UNDERSTANDING AND DEMOSTRATE THE ABILITY TO USE A RESOURCE NOTEBOOK.

ADMISSION STAFF TRAINING

IT'S GENERALLY EFECTIVE TO SPREAD LEARNING OUT OVER A FEW DAYS TO ABSORB THE INFORMATION

Accreditation: National vs Regional

Is one accreditation more credible than another and is there any pros or cons to attending a school based on accreditation and why.

Integrity

How important should integrity be to you during the admission process?

fallowing compliance

it is very important to fallow compliance for the benefit of your school

Alumni Association.

Your institution may have an association that stays in contact with grads. There may be many benefits to grads such as informational newsletters, invitations to special events, life-long placement service, and more. Do you think prospective students would enjoy hearing about how your school will assist them after graduation?

transfer of credits

I didn't know transfer of credits to and from your institution does not have to be disclosed unless the student asks.

Directors

In the admissions department, it is necessary to have team meetings. Our director of admissions does a great job to be "one step ahead". It is great to regroup, discuss necessary changes, continually discuss our program, and use each other as resources to better ourselves.

Unique

Knowing your program is key! Believeing in your program is imperative. Schedules, classes, student obligations, privileges-- just a few things that make my specific program so unique and I stand behind that!

Resourceful

Not only have we gained more in depth knowledge of our careers as Admissions Associates, but to have the resources right at our fingertips is fantastic! The terms, commission rules and regulations- all a necessity for our team.