THE INSIDE
“SCOOP”
Michelle Rogers – Saint Louis University
Kim Myers – Marist High School
Dan Gin – Niles West High School
WHICH PANEL MEMBER RECEIVED LOVE
LETTERS FROM AN INCARCERATED
TRANSFER STUDENT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Kim Myers
Michelle Rogers
Dan Gin
None, this is too bizarre.
YOU ARE AT A PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE
REPRESENTING YOUR SCHOOL. DO YOU…
A.
B.
C.
D.
Go all out at the socials, the year is over.
People think I am charming, I will heckle the
comedian.
Act professionally but still have fun.
None of the above.
MICHELLE ROGERS AND SAINT LOUIS
UNIVERSITY IS HOSTING A LUNCHEON AT
MAGGIANO'S, OAK BROOK, AND THE
PROGRAM CONCLUDES AT 1:30 PM. DO
YOU.. .
A.
B.
C.
Go home and work out because you just ate a
big lunch.
Shop till you drop, when do you get this much
free time without the kids.
Go back to work because you are dedicated to
your students and love your job.
WE TRAVEL TO A LOT OF PLACES FOR HIGH
SCHOOL VISITS, COLLEGE FAIRS AND
INTERVIEWS. THERE IS A LOT OF TRAVEL.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Spend an extra few days there and see the
city and state on your schools money. What
an opportunity.
Never leave the hotel except to go to my
visits…It is scary when you don’t know the
city.
Will the school pay for my trip up the arch
while I am traveling?
Tack on an extra afternoon or arrive early to
see one or two things where you are going.
YOU ACCEPT AN INVITATION TO A
COUNSELOR “FLY – IN” PROGRAM. DO YOU.
..
A.
B.
C.
Attend only the sessions you think will be
relevant to you, and spend the rest of the
time with friends who live in the area.
Enjoy every aspect of the program because
you are a guest of the university and have
much to learn.
Complain the whole time and think why did I
accept this invitation?
THE DREAM SCHOOL OF LITTLE JOHNNY
REJECTED HIM. IRATE, THE PARENT CALLS
YOU TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE. THE
PARENT'S COMMENT IS
A.
B.
C.
I pay your salary; you better change this.
What can we do to appeal?
Do you have any alternative schools that
would be a better choice?
WHEN ARRANGING A HIGH SCHOOL VISIT, IT
IS BEST TO
A.
B.
C.
Send a letter over the summer requesting a
date.
Call on the phone just as the year begins.
Email after school has been in a few weeks
YOU ARE A COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
REPRESENTATIVE VISITING MARIST HIGH
SCHOOL AND THERE ARE NO STUDENTS FOR
YOUR VISIT. HOWEVER, KIM MYERS IS IN
HER OFFICE WITH A FAMILY. DO YOU. . .
A.
B.
C.
Interrupt the meeting and tell her that you
are here for the visit.
Wait patiently hoping she sees you and sticks
her head out say hello.
Drop off the materials and leave.
I HAVEN’T DONE A HIGH SCHOOL VISIT
PRESENTATION SINCE LAST YEAR. HOW DO
I PREPARE FOR THE FIRST DAY?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Wing it. I did 150 visits last year, I can recite
it in my sleep.
Who cares about preparing, my visit is at
8:00 AM they won’t even be awake when I get
there.
I am an alum, I will just share all about me
as a student.
Hopefully I will remember all of the students
from this high school who go to my school.
YOU ARE A COLLEGE ADMISSION
REPRESENTATIVE VISITING NILES WEST HIGH
SCHOOL. WHEN YOU WALK INTO THE OFFICE TO
SEE DAN GIN, THE OFFICE IS A GHOST
TOWN. DO YOU. . .
A.
B.
C.
Drop off the materials and leave mad.
Roam the school to see if you can find him.
Wait about 10 minutes and if nobody shows
up, update the folder and leave.
I AM AN ADMISSION COUNSELOR ON
CAMPUS. OUR REGIONAL RECRUITERS SEEM
TO KNOW THE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS
REALLY WELL.
A.
B.
C.
D.
HOW DO I DO THAT TOO?
You don’t live there so why try?
Counselor is not available. How do I show
them I am interested in doing a good job?
I am not prepared with knowing who is
interested from their school. Dodged that
bullet.
Leave your business card?
YOUR ADMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FAILS
TO SHOW UP AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
VISIT/COLLEGE FAIR PROGRAM.
A.
B.
C.
DO YOU. . .
Call the Dean of Admissions to "Rat" out the
individual.
Call the individual directly to discuss why
they missed the visit.
Assume that the representative drove into a
ditch and didn't want to smell like a sewer
IT IS NOT CRUCIAL TO HAVE A GOOD
RAPPORT BETWEEN THE HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELOR AND THE ADMISSION
COUNSELOR.
True
False
YOU ARE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR AND
NOTICE THAT THE COLLEGE ADMISSION
REPRESENTATIVE IS INAPPROPRIATELY
DRESSED.
A.
B.
C.
DO YOU. . .
Say something to the individual after the
visit.
Ignore it, and talk behind their back after
they leave.
Find out what school they visit will be
visiting next. Call your colleague at that
school and let them address the issue.
YOU ARE ATTENDING A COLLEGE FAIR FOR
THE FIRST TIME. THE AREA IS UNFAMILIAR
TO YOU. HOW MUCH INFORMATION SHOULD
YOU BRING?
A.
B.
C.
A huge suitcase filled with brochures,
etc. You don't want to run out of
information.
Your briefcase filled with prospect cards,
your banner and a few viewbooks.
As many boxes as can fit on the pushcart.
AT A COLLEGE FAIR PROGRAM, YOU HAVE
SEEN ONE PERSON THE ENTIRE FAIR. IT IS
8:00, AND THE FAIR IS SCHEDULED TO LAST
UNTIL 8:30. DO YOU. . .
A.
B.
C.
Leave early to avoid traffic.
Suck it up and stay for the duration of the
program because you may see the "perfect"
student later in the evening.
Write in the evaluation that the fair should
end at 8:00 PM.
YOU ARE A COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE WHO
RECEIVES AN INAPPROPRIATE EMAIL FROM A
STUDENT.
A.
B.
C.
D.
DO YOU…
Call the high school counselor.
Confront the student.
Ignore it-kids will be kids.
Hope he applies and deny him.
YOU ARE AN ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR AT A
COLLEGE FAIR. YOU NOTICE A PROSPECTIVE
STUDENT WHO IS FLYING "HIGHER" THAN A
KITE. DO YOU. . .
A.
B.
C.
Tear up students inquiry card because you
would not want that type of student on your
campus.
Recruit them hard because he is a budding
chemist.
Share the information with the high school
counselor so the school can respond
appropriately.
MY BOSS TOLD ME TO STAND OUT AS A NEW
PROFESSIONAL. I NEED TO MAKE MY
MARK. DO YOU…
A.
B.
C.
D.
Wear hats. People will always remember me
then.
Become so popular with the other college
reps, anyone would want to hire me.
I work harder and longer than anyone in the
office. If you can’t see that you are blind.
None of the above.
I AM APPLYING FOR A HIGHER POSITION AT
MY UNIVERSITY. HOW DO I PREPARE?
A.
B.
C.
D.
I don’t need to, I have been here longer than
anyone so I deserve the promotion.
I will do the additional work and
responsibilities when I get the job.
I am their best recruiter they have to
promote me
I will do a bang up interview ~ I will get it.
YOU ARE PROMOTED TO A NEW MANAGER
AND WANT TO MAKE YOUR MARK. HOW DO
YOU DO THAT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
I work 50-60 hours every week, so should
everyone else.
Micromanage because no one can do this as
good as me.
Hire people just like me too so we can all be
superstars.
Treat everyone equal or it won’t be fair.
YOUR SON IS SELLING POPCORN FOR HIS
BOY SCOUT TROOP. DO YOU . . .
A.
B.
C.
Send an e-mail to your colleagues
announcing that you have "POPCORN for
SALE.“
Put a form in a common area with samples
hoping your colleagues will see it and buy
multiple bags.
Say nothing and hit up the neighborhood.
WHEN NUMBERS AND STATS ARE GREAT,
THANK THE FACULTY. WHEN NUMBERS ARE
DOWN, FIRE THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE FOR
NOT WORKING HARD ENOUGH.
True
False
WHAT SCENARIOS HAVE YOU
FACED THIS YEAR?