The Four Pillars of Engagement
The Four Pillars of Engagement
We have developed a unique university and college system as well as a unique admissions process in the United States. This unique enrollment and application process appears arbitrary, opaque and difficult to master. As a result independent admissions counselors have become a critical intermediary in many countries, not to mention the United States. *For full disclosure, Lisa works as an independent admissions counselor.
Bill Gates gave an interview recently and described himself as a "professional student" in response to the comment that he was a college drop out. I appreciated that description. Our professional careers require that mindset today.
University admissions officers are dedicated folks, committed to recruiting, admitting and enrolling the most qualified, diverse and interesting student body, while balancing the institution's financial needs. They work hard, travelling and interacting with hundreds of prospective students domestically and internationally.
At Intead we understand the forces driving academic institutions to seek international students. Our Recruiting Intelligence blog addresses the various factors that contribute to a successful international student recruitment and enrollment program. We consider:
We hope you will find new ideas and gain perspective that ignite your international recruitment. This resource is available to inspire our community of international enrollment professionals to share best practice and learn from each other. We welcome your input.
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