The Middle

No, not the hilarious show on ABC®. We’re talking about mid-level management. We will discuss ways for professionals to transition to the next level. We’ll look closely at the skills needed to lead from the middle and maintain a strong business relationship with those you supervise. It is very easy to get burned out in the admission world, so how can we find ways to overcome “burnout”?

Social Media… Get on Board!

There are so many forms of social media out there and it’s growing daily. Students obviously use things like Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare daily, so why aren’t admission counselors? What are students responding to the most? We will discuss the differences and options between personal and professional social media and how to keep them separate.

High School Breakout:

Community College Options

With the struggling economy, many students are looking at community college as being their best college option. Is there really a financial benefit to attending community college for two years? What are students missing out on from the four year experience? Outside of those saving money, how can we help students to understand that in some cases, community college is the best option for them academically? Proper advising on classes to take is a key component. How do you involve a four year university/college in the community college planning process?

Financial Aid

Finding financial support is always the most important thing on every family’s agenda. While students are making the grades to get admitted to their top schools, parents are watching the dollar signs stack up! How can students/parents get the most information about finding scholarships or financial funding for college? How important is the high school counselor in preparing students and parents for pursuing financial aid options both with FAFSA and outside sources?

Discussion Round Table:

High School Visit: Not Just an Information Dump

Discuss how high school counselors and college admission counselors can work together to accomplish an overall successful “high school visit.” What does the admission counselor need to do to ensure students will
be getting the best information about their college? What exactly do high school counselors expect from college representatives during individual visits (or college fairs)? What is needed to maximize the use of everyone’s time?

DIAC

What exactly is DIAC? Do high school counselors need to know what happens with DIAC? How can admission representatives get more involved?

Public vs. Private: Round 1

Admission representatives are always talking about all the benefits to each type of college, but which are truly going to benefit that specific student? Are students really understanding what it means when we say cost to value ratio? Application deadlines, campus visits, taking the time to get to know your personal admission counselor… How important are these things?