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The Not So Welcome… Welcome

Posted by Trent Gilbert on August 4, 2009

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We have all walked into the door of a store and found the clerk on the phone and just ignoring us. As a customer, it doesn’t feel very good, but that would never happen in college admissions, or would it?

Join me as I talk about “The Not so Welcome…Welcome”

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2 Responses to “The Not So Welcome… Welcome”

  1. Susan KlopmanNo Gravatar Says:
    August 6, 2009

    Great advice. Thanks for reminding us about how the simple things work so well to make a difference.

    PS Check out our new website next week at http://www.elon.edu

  2. Nicole LeipskiNo Gravatar Says:
    August 31, 2009

    Thank you!
    This is such a simple thing that so often goes overlooked! It’s such an CRUCIALLY IMPORTANT thing since first impressions are made within the first 7 seconds of the first contact the student/families make upon stepping foot in a prospective institution. I’ve been showing this to our staff and student ambassadors as a reminder. It’s nice for them to see it this echoed by EXPERTS - they are tired of hearing it from me! :) Thanks again!

    Nicole Leipski
    Admissions Counselor &
    Campus Ambassador Coordinator
    UW-Parkside
    “Admissions Nicole Blog:” http://www.blogs.uwp.edu/admissions

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