Admissions Counselor 101

When? Juy 16 - August 12, 2012

Created by seasoned AACRAO practitioners, Admissions Counselor 101 is a convenient online course that complements campus-based training for new admissions counselors and recruiters by helping them develop the knowledge and skills they'll need to recruit and enroll the best students for your institution. The curriculum covers the big picture of being an admissions professional, how to make powerful presentations, the art of recruitment and marketing, ethical considerations of the profession, and making road trips count.

Participants in this course will learn to:

• Sell their institution in 30 seconds flat.
• Fine tune their presentation skills
• Develop recruitment initiatives that work
• Interact more effectively with high school Guidance Counselors
• Get the most out of campus visits and road trips
• Jump start their career as an admissions professional

Comments from recent participants:

• "I am extremely pleased with the amount of information I received by taking this class.  The instructors were very insightful and I gained some great ideas from the other students!"
• "The articles and resources were so valuable!  I will definitely use these as my career advances."
• "This has been a great class, and I'm very glad I signed up for this course!"

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions about this program and about learning online, click here.

Seasoned AACRAO practitioners serve as facilitators of the various modules.

Method of delivery:

The course is conducted entirely online over the Internet using a standard browser. No specialized hardware or software is required to participate, and all learning materials are furnished online. The moderator provides a short initial tutorial on how to operate in the online classroom.

Time commitment:

To benefit as intended from the course, participants are asked to set aside approximately 8-10 hours per week for reading, reflecting and interacting during each of the four weeks the course is in session. Class members can log on and participate whenever and from wherever it is convenient for them to do so.

To benefit as intended from the course, participants are asked to set aside approximately 8-10 hours per week for reading, reflecting and interacting during each of the four weeks the course is in session. Class members can log on and participate whenever and from wherever it is convenient for them to do so.

Enrollment is limited so click here to register online now with a credit card to secure your place. The full cost of the course is $399 per participant.