THE ROLE OF THE COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELOR

As college admission counselors our jobs are to promote the institution we work for on a daily basis. But our profession as counselors is to above all else make sure we are providing information that helps you find the institution that is the best fit for you.

Admissions counselors are trained in admissions standards, counseling and financial aid in order to help you make a great decision. Let's face it, like any business colleges want to have satisfied customers. We have no desire to bring students to our campus who we don't feel are a right fit or have a chance to succeed. Many students and families develop a close bond with the admissions counselor they are working with through the process. Your admission counselor is an individual that can help you sift through all of the information you have received and assist you in making that "right choice" decision.

I know here at Wartburg because of the relationships we build with student prospects and familes we want the student to succeed. Because of that approach we want, and are willing to answer questions and help students make decisions even if they are at institutions other than our's. The bond between an admission counselor and the student prospect is sometimes so strong that the counselor continues to be the students primary contact once on campus.

Please use your admission counselor as a resource and sounding board throughout your decision making process. Our job is to communicate to you the value of a Wartburg education and provide you with opportunities to see if Wartburg is the place you want to call home for four years. But because we value the relationships we build with students and families so much our ultimate goal is to make sure you find the right place to call home!

Admission counselors are usually individuals who truly valued their college experience and want to assist others in having a similar opportunity. Just like in any sales interaction you can spot sincerity and belief in what they are selling immediately. Great counselors put the value of the person finding the right institution over the "sale" everyday.

Please view your admission representative as a "counselor" and not a "saleperson" and it will make the process more fruitful.

Best wishes!