Every college or university has a specific culture that attracts students, understanding the culture and what types of students need to be recruited will help answer interview questions. Also, research the historical background of the campus. Being able to tie in historical facts or interesting t...
Interview
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Alfred University
Director of Admissions
Admissions has different cycles throughout the years. In the fall (September - November) admissions representatives are on the road recruiting students, during the winter (November - February) admissions reps switch to reading applications and conducting interviews with prospective students. Duri...
Day in the Life
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Alfred University
Director of Admissions
A career in Admissions can take up a lot of time. Traveling in the fall usually means living in a hotel Monday-Friday and then returning on the weekends to work an Open House. Also, most events are on weekends or on non-religious holidays (Veteran's Day, MLK Day, etc.), meaning lots of extra hour...
Work-Life Balance
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Alfred University
Director of Admissions