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Referrals

Other than asking potential students what are other creative ways to get referrals from already enrolled students

Staying up to date and compliant

Staying up to date and compliant is important and reminds us all to continue good business practice.

Knowing your school

At my school of employment, it is very important to understand what you offer. During my training period, I learn the requirements of each program and all the information necessary to gain full knowledge of the programs. We also emphasize TEAM. It is very important to work together and know the role of each department as you try to enroll students. We offer a career development department with their responsibilities consistings of placement, resumes, and interviews. We advertise by radio, television, internet, and facebook as well which has helped us generate leads.

How do accurately present to incoming students admissions information

How do other admissions representatives share information with prospective students? Any winning strategies/tips?

Managing Student Inquiries

How does your school manage student inquiries regarding their programs?

Retention/Placement rates?

How often are these rates required to be updated for prospective student knowledge?

enrollment agreement

What if a HS student has applied and enrolled in 2 other schools prior to yours, excepted by your school then cancels after the 5day period but before the first day of class?

teachers having certification

I must of missed where the teachers didn't need to me approved by the state in the same way the reps are. Why is this

Accreditation

I was surprised that accreditation was only voluntary. I thought that it was as important as licensure before taking this training.

Some schools assist with student housing.

Can u offer assist to a student if you do not have dorms on campus?

Campus Compliance Responsibilty

Just as it is our individual responsibility to ensure that our own personal compliance knowledge is current and that we are operating accordingly, I think we are each responsible to our campus to not ignore the non-compliant actions or statements of others. This is a difficult subject sometimes, but safeguarding the best interest of the student is non-negotiable.

Resource Notebook (New and Old documents)

I've found using a resource notebook is vital. I also never discard any old information, if something changes at our school I like to have the previous information.

refund policies

I am glad to see that refunds are given to students who provide the school with written cancellation w/in 5 days.

Salaries being 25% of income?

I am curious regarding the comment regarding the salary cap for reps being 25% of salary...I did not think any stipulations were still legal to recieve commissions?

keeping up to date with jobs

I think it's very important to keep up with employers. Students come to school not only to graduate, but to also find a career. By keeping in contact with employers, and the want ads, you can assess what job fields are in demand and you can also work with career services in helping students find a career within their major.

Resource material

Keeping resource material up to date is vital to the agent. Do all schools provide a location within the school where new updates can be easily accessed?

Marketing tools

agents going into different schools, should they be used also in the radio and tv marketing?

Accredidation

Upon meeting program requirements, does a school have to pay money accredited?

Cap and Gowns

should cap and gowns be worn for all graduation

Schools and Technology

I wonder how many schools have a facebook page. I know many schools take advantage of sending text messages to students for class cancellations and other important matters.