We Admit!

With boundless optimism and curiosity, Ted Fish encourages us to drink regularly from the well of our strengths, stresses the importance of prioritizing school culture, and discusses what makes a good leader in the world of admission 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://ww...

Reunited and it feels so good. Janice is back to reflect on the past year of conversations she's had and lessons she's learned as AISAP's Executive Director and CEO. Listen to learn what excites her most about the year ahead!  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....

Natasha Estey answers this audience question: When a student includes their email address in the application process, should I direct communications to the student or the parent(s)? 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://ww...

Today's guest identifies as a thinker with an artist's soul. That’s evident in her ability to translate raw data into engaging stories that compel school boards and prospective families alike. Learn how Natasha Estey tapped into her marketing research background to create and launch a podcast that offers a high-touch, intimate connection with the school even when there is little opportun...

Erwin Wong answers this audience question: How does an admission professional know when it's the right time to change 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.aisap.org/membership/become-a-member Join the Academy - https://www.pathlms.com/aisap

Through extensive and varied experience as an admissions professional, Erwin has seen the tools of the trade evolve, but still argues that nothing replaces the importance of relationship building and connecting with students and families on a human level. Learn how Erwin embodies the motto of "Living Aloha" on this episode of WeAdmit! Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www...

Bill Diskin answers a tough audience question: What if you enter a new role in an admission and enrollment office following a predecessor who left on bad terms? 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

Today’s guest is the AISAP 2019 Vision and Values Award winner, Bill Diskin. Learn how Bill transitioned from English teacher to poet laureate to athletic director, and finally to Director of Admission and Financial Aid at Cannon School. Through his journey, Bill’s greatest lesson learned is treating everyone with dignity, and he remains committed to passing on the wisdom of his career mentors whi...

Debby Murphy & Janice Crampton answer audience questions on this first installment of Ask AISAP! Should your school provide military discounts? What's the best way to project enrollment given the uncertainty of the past two years? 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.or...

Season 3 of WeAdmit! kicks off with state-of-the-industry insights from AISAP's own Debby Murphy. As Director of Learning and Member Engagement, Debby utilizes over 25 years of admission and enrollment experience to develop programming geared toward your professional success. Tune in for her advice on the new school year and adjusting to the post-COVID independent school landscape. Connect wi...

Today’s guest is Tricia Roos, a Dallas native who has built a winning career in sports and admissions. Tricia is the author of “When Wishes Change,” the true story about her journey through the devastating loss of a child. Listen to hear how Tricia perseveres with hope and grace to build the life, family, and career she’d always imagined. **Content Warning** Please note that this episode contains...

At Truth Tree, Trevor Waddington is a megaphone for a great match between schools and students, and the key to his success can be found in a yellow pad of paper. Several, in fact. Join us to learn what empowers Trevor to be a better leader for his team and a better version of himself. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisap.org/home.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company...

Whether you’re new to the profession or a seasoned veteran, leading an admission and enrollment team to success is an ever-evolving challenge. No two years are the same. Listen as Kristen Mariotti & Susan Emery chat about their leadership experiences, how they’re continuing to grow and learn, and why it is essential for admission and enrollment directors to carve out their seat at the decision...

The post-pandemic feeling of exhaustion among enrollment managers isn’t going away anytime soon, and today’s guest is no stranger to the unique pressure of being her institution’s “Chief Revenue Officer.” Join us as we talk work-life balance with Ingrid Palmisano, and unpack her secrets for maintaining sanity through the familiar grind of admission season. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at...

Overwhelmed. Stretched too thin. Chaotic environment. Many independent school professionals are familiar with the feeling of investing so much time and energy into the lives of students and families every admission season. This episode of WeAdmit! is your opportunity to pause… breathe… and recalibrate. Yoga studio owner and teacher Petra Haynes shares her approach to achieving balance in life, tea...

Taking on a new role at a new school is an overwhelming but necessary step in the pursuit of professional growth. On this episode of WeAdmit!, Janice chats with three admission and enrollment professionals moving up in the industry. They share their unique perspective and expand on the importance of personal goals, quality mentors, and well-timed pep talks. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP a...

Mark Mitchell knows first-hand the transformative power and value of access to high-quality education and the impact that financial aid can have on a student's life. Now as the Vice President of NAIS, Mark has dedicated his career to making more opportunities available to families and students by challenging schools to be intentional and strategic in their affordability efforts.  Connect with...

'Go find more diverse applicants' seems to be the implied responsibility of every admissions team. But shouldn’t we first ask why those kids aren’t applying to begin with? In this episode of WeAdmit! we unpack "The Diversity Contradiction" with Shuja Khan, Director of Enrollment Management at Rowland Hall, and learn about his firsthand experience with DEI work. Connect with AIS...

On today's episode Janice chats with Debby Murphy, AISAP's Director of Learning and Member Engagement. Debby is a long-time advocate of professional development and taps into a wealth of knowledge of independent schools to educate admission and enrollment professionals on how to become more valuable assets to their organizations. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at https://www.aisa...

In this special year-end episode, Janice reflects on the conversations she's had with admission and enrollment professionals in 2021 and how the lessons learned from these experiences are shaping the future of AISAP. 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/becom...

In life, we are either participants or observers, and Inez Odom has chosen to participate. As the Director of Enrollment Management, Outreach and Innovation at Academy of Our Lady of Peace, Inez has found a faith-based environment that fills her cup while propelling her to make a true impact on this world through her humble and engaging admission process. Connect with AISAP: Connect with AISAP at...

What's it like being a newcomer at the oldest independent school in continuous existence in North America? In this episode Janice chats with Matthew McDonald, the newly-appointed Director of Admissions at The Roxbury Latin School. Matt dives deep into how he's approached his first year of directorship at an institution with over three centuries of academic history. His advice? "Avoi...

As the managing partner at Mission Enrollment, Alisa Evans is the premier knowledge source and practitioner in the field of financial aid strategy and implementation. But her journey to now did not come without its hurdles. Learn about how her experience as owner of a failed whoopie pie business helped her find her way to her true calling: to help independent schools provide every child with an eq...

Season 2 of WeAdmit kicks off with an incredible conversation with Troy Kemp, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at The Ron Clark Academy and an award-winning educator, motivational speaker, and strategist. Troy talks about the instrumental people, inflection points, and acts of fearlessness that have led him to where he is today, and the dreams he has for the future of education....

According to Rebecca Malotke-Meslin, her life runs at two speeds: fast and... asleep. As the tireless Director of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid at The Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove, IL, Rebecca cultivates her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion by building strong relationships within her school and local community. Learn how she manages her work-life balance, empowers...