It’s a busy time at Clear Admit headquarters, as we’re involved in some exciting industry events this month and next. While a handful of schools have gone on the record as being opposed to admissions consultants, many others are friendly or at least receptive to learning about the role that we play in the space, and have invited us to participate in these activities for the sake of mutual information and ultimate benefit.
Acknowledging the potential of admissions consultants to offer valuable advice to applicants and have a positive impact on the process, Tuck invited a number of admissions consultants to visit campus this week, attend a class, and learn more about the way that particular program’s admissions office works. Wrapping up today, the International Educational Consultants Conference has been tremendously informative, leaving our Admissions Counselors better equipped to speak about Tuck’s program and what the school is looking for in prospective students.
On the other side, Clear Admit’s Graham Richmond will be participating in a panel next month (along with Linda at Accepted.com, Maxx Duffy of Maxx and Associates and Ricardo Betti of MBA Empresarial) at this year’s GMAC conference, an annual forum for admissions officers of business schools all over the globe. The session, titled “Admissions Consultants: Love ‘em, Hate ‘em, Use ‘em,” will aim to clarify the objectives, process and role of reputable consultants in the space, clearing up misconceptions and helping business school admissions staff better understand this growing industry. Kellogg’s Beth Flye (Director of Admissions) will moderate this exciting panel.
