Higher Education Training Solutions
Transforming Admissions Engagement
Welcome to Higher Education Solutions. We specialize in enhancing colleges' admissions abilities through conversation training, coaching, process improvement and leadership development. Education solutions are focus on fostering a competitive edge and improving student engagement.
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Student Conversation Training
Effective student engagement is more than just providing information—it’s about building connections, understanding needs, and guiding students toward the right educational path. Our two-day Conversation Training program is designed to equip staff with the essential skills to enhance student interactions utilizing a four - step format, including student discovery, differentiating programs, aligning school services with student goals, and securing meaningful commitments from qualified prospects. With customized training manuals tailored to your institution’s specific needs, this program ensures that every conversation is impactful, fostering trust and increasing enrollment success. Investing in conversation training empowers your team to drive stronger engagement, higher conversions, and long-term student satisfaction.
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Student Discovery
Training
Open-ended questions mapped to draw out student's story, motivations, goals, and perceived obstacles.
Objective
Understanding of student story as it relates to student belief that education/degree as pathway to goal achievement and student's willingness to explore program and institutional fit.
Program Differentiation
Training
Exploration of education and professional goals utilizing open-ended questions to guide information in to tailored program offerings
Objective
Confirm degree match with anticipated outcomes, course content, and program value propositions and differentiators.
University Differentiation
Training
Exploration of education and professional goals utilizing open-ended questions to guide information in to tailored program offerings
Objective
Confirm degree match with anticipated outcomes, course content, and program value propositions and differentiators.
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Next Steps
Training
Conversation summary, recommendation of program and institutional fit, application and application process and onboarding steps.
Objective
Student understanding and confirmation of program and school choice, agreement on application next steps and timeline for completion.
Client Experience
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Adler University-Arizona State University-Babson College-Baylor University-Clarkson University-College of Saint Scholastica-College of Western Idaho-Dominican University-George Washington University-Gwynedd Mercy University-Hamline University-Loras College-Loyola University/New Orleans-MGH Institute of Health Professionals-New Jersey Institute of Technology-Northwestern University-Saint Edward’s University-Saint Louis University-Kennebec Valley Community College-Saint Martin’s University-University of Colorado-University of Mary(ND)-University of North Alabama-University of Saint Thomas – TX
ABOUT ME
With 23 years of expertise in higher education strategy, I’ve partnered with over 50 colleges to drive growth, improve enrollment, and boost retention. Leveraging data and harnessing each client’s unique strengths, I’ve streamlined processes and fostered sustainable growth. My approach focuses on building meaningful connections, developing innovative training programs, and providing clients with valuable insights into their operations.