Same here. students don't ask too many questions. We have to make sure that we cover everything.
I actually dont think that they ask enough questions. I have a list of things that i am required to cover with students over the course of the admissions process, and have learned the important information that students should know that they never listen to or dont fully grasp. I have found it is best ethically to repeat it in a different way and draw attention to it so I NEVER have a student tell me "well you never told me..."
I rarely get any questions regarding the school's enrollment agreement. At times, you have students who are very eager to get through the enrollment; I find it is important to slow the students down and make sure that I cover the information that they need to know.
No,mainly they are questions about the course the hours or times of class. a good portion ask about finance questions.
Generally speaking, that is not the case. I hand the individual one paper at a time, ask them to read it, then initial or sign, whichever is applicable. If they go straight to signing or marking their intials, I ask them to stop and make sure you read the entire agreement. I want to make sure they are thoroughly aware of what they are signing. Sometimes they will then have questions in regards to a section. That is good, because we want them to have the answers they need.
No, it has been my experience that students typically do not ask questions during the admissions process about policies or statements. It seems pretty cut and dry, and I think it is not difficult for students to understand the enrollment agreement.
I agree, most students do not ask questions when signing the enrollment agreement. I make it a point to review all areas of the agreement and stress the importance of reading and understanding everything before they sign the agreement.
No, I don't find in general that students do. I wish they would ask more questions but I am careful to ensure that I go over the information with them and check their understanding.
Most of my students are asking questions about Financial Aid through the enrollment agreement process.
Janine,
This is a good observation. Often when dealing with recent high school grads, it is often the parents who have more questions than the students.
John Ware
The enrollment agreement needs to be described in detail as to cover the tuition, start & grad date and refund policies to assist with a smooth start transition.
Dealing with high school age students, they tend to not ask as many questions regarding the enrollment agreement. This is mainly because they are not sure what to ask. Because of this I go over and explain everything whether they ask or not. Plus, parents seem to ask more of these type questions.
Although the student may wish to rush through the paperwork, I always slow them down, and insure they understand. I will ask them a question about it, if they seem to be nodding and not paying close attention.
It is my belief that only by being properly prepared with adequate knowledge pertaining to the enrollment agreement can we as a collective whole properly answer any and all pertinent questions.
Students typically don't ask questions regarding the enrollment agreement. I have them read this form in front of me so I can answer any questions or concerns.
I agree. Reading the enrollment agreemnt with the student and making sure you have answered any additional questions, is a great way to make sure they understand it.
I have been working in admissions for several years, and have never really had any serious questions/concerns from students regarding the enrollment agreement. Typically, it is pretty cut and dry and very easy to explain. I have always selected important areas to cover that I feel the students may not read/understand themselves. From that point forward, it has never been an issue.
I agree with many of the other threads. Most students tend to be a bit overwhelmed and do not ask very many detailed questions. I think it is best to over-communicate on each section and ask if their are any questions on it before moving along to the next section.I also assure my student that there arent any dumb question and that they can stop me at any time to revisit any part at anytime.
Generally, the students do not ask questions on policies but I go over the catalog with them and cover everything so there are no misunderstandings.
I think that students ask many questions but I don't ever find that they ask many questions about specific policies or statements contained in the school's enrollment agreement. I do believe that our form for our institution is pretty straightforward but I believe it is important and our job to inform our students of the policies and statements within the enrollment agreement.
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John DiGiacomo
