We Admit!

So much has changed in admission and enrollment since you began your career. If you were to apply to your position today, would you get the job? Listen as Janice shares her thoughts on the power of self-assessment for admission and enrollment professionals.  Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - h...

When it comes to admissions and enrollment, there are many stakeholders involved in, and affected by, the decisions we make. What do we do when the popular decision isn't the right decision? Listen as I share my thoughts on the best approach to these conversations and why it's important to keep the mission and values of your school top of mind.  Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at...

Casper Caldarola is the founder of the New York based, non-profit, Pollyanna, an organization designed to support the schools that have made a commitment to building a more inclusive school community through multi-constituent conference models, workshops, community assessments and racial literacy curriculum. She joins me today to talk about why this work is so important to both her and our communi...

Do you treat re-enrollment the same way we often treat Valentine's Day - as the only time each year that we intentionally show love to our families and loved ones? If so, listen in to reassess the importance of every day acts on the re-enrollment process.  Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member...

That's right! We Admit is back and better than ever. Listen in to hear what's been going on, what we've got coming up, and what you can expect from We Admit going forward! It's time to cut through the noise and give you what you need to make a difference at your organization! Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin....

As she moves into a new era of her personal and professional life, Cierra Rickman shares about the importance of a personal mission statement, balancing work with the responsibilities of motherhood, and the incredible impact that women leaders and mentors have had on her journey through admissions and into her newest role as director of advancement. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https:...

Debby Murphy responds to this question from an AISAP member, "How do you communicate with families regarding a withholding of an invitation to return?" Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - https://www.aisap.org/membership/become-a-member Join the Academy - https://www.pathlms.com/aisap

Susan's dedication to her mission, vision, and values has enabled her to forge her own path through the world of admissions, enrollment, and beyond. Listen and learn how she carved out a career that includes a healthy dose of reflection, multiple memorable mentors, and a little bit of Shakira. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linked...

Chuck English answers this audience question: A parent of a student is caught up in a media crisis that is causing a great deal of concern among other parents at the school. What should the school say to address these concerns? Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - https://www.aisap.org/membership...

Effective enrollment marketing requires mastering the art of conversation between school and parents. Chuck English pulls from decades of experience consulting for independent schools to help clarify the difference between marketing and communications and the impact they make on the enrollment process. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.li...

Pam Safford fills us in on the trends she's seeing among families and the challenges facing parents and children. How can our admissions process evolve to best support the post-COVID generation? Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - https://www.aisap.org/membership/become-a-member Join the Ac...

After returning home from a stretch of world travel, Pam Safford chats with Janice about the realities of working in admissions, providing insight into the commonalities she's noticing during interviews with parents and students. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - https://www.aisap.org/mem...

Debby Murphy answers the question on everyone's mind: Should I be using A.I. or ChatGPT in my work in admissions and enrollment? Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - https://www.aisap.org/membership/become-a-member Join the Academy - https://www.pathlms.com/aisap

From the use of AI to the timing of application deadlines, Janice and Debby talk industry trends, professional triumphs, and the challenges that admission and enrollment professionals face as we move into a new calendar year. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - https://www.aisap.org/membership/b...

Krystal Clark answers this audience question: As the second in my office, every project that I work on runs through my supervisor who ends up getting all the credit. How do I talk to my supervisor about sharing credit where credit is due? Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - https://www.aisap.org...

Season 4 of We Admit! kicks off with a candid conversation with Krystal Clark, Director of Employee Learning and Engagement at Vanderbilt University. Through her energetic honesty and optimism, Krystal equips employees and leaders to thrive by focusing on their strengths, highlighting what makes them uniquely capable for their roles.  Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org...

Eight months into his role as Executive Director of Canadian Accredited Independent Schools, Anand Mahadevan feels like he's still learning the ropes, but leads with humility, authenticity, and vulnerability nonetheless. Learn how his unmitigated hope for the next generation inspires this award-winning educator to continue to grow and evolve.  Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https:/...

Anand Mahadevan responds to audience question, "I'm struggling to integrate my teachers into my admission and enrollment process, and yet I don't want to default to paying them for their work. How do I get their buy-in and understanding?" Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - h...

Through two decades of experience in independent schools, Ray Diffley recognizes the importance of forming, creating, and improving upon a child's character throughout their K-12 years. Learn how a series of "go to grow" moments led to his meaningful work at RD3 Education & Advising Center. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https:/...

Scott Schamberger answers this audience question, "I'm at a new school as Director of Financial Aid and my predecessor ran things ineffectively. What should be the structure of my role and how should I best interact with the finance department?" Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member -...

On his journey from admissions to head of school, Scott has learned that taking “little risks” is pivotal to achieving bigger goals. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - https://www.aisap.org/membership/become-a-member Join the Academy - https://www.pathlms.com/aisap

Michelle Ulland gives her authentic take on the question, "My head of school was just terminated. What should I say to applicants concerned about future leadership?" Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - https://www.aisap.org/membership/become-a-member Join the Academy - https://www.path...

Join us for an honest and authentic conversation with Michelle Ulland where she talks about the rollercoaster ride that is the admissions and enrollment cycle and how openness and transparency, even at low points, can prove beneficial for schools. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - https://www....

Ray Diffley answers this audience question, "What career paths should I consider after a successful decade in admissions work?" Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisap/ Become a Member - https://www.aisap.org/membership/become-a-member Join the Academy - https://www.pathlms.com/aisap

From Division 1 college athlete to Director of Admissions, Davion Fleming has an established career of crafting the future of independent school communities by focusing on WIN (What's Important Now). As a member of AISAP's Board of Directors, Davion offers insight into the tremendous impact of admission and enrollment professionals and how this global association can better support them....