A Day In The Life Of An Admission Counselor At Arizona University
Rita's role as an Arizona University admissions counselor involves a mix of administrative tasks, "admin days," where compliance and emails are prioritized, and field work, including presentations, luncheons, and college fairs to educate prospective students. The most rewarding aspect, according to Rita, is conducting "family meetings," providing one-on-one guidance to students and parents on the university application process and campus visits.
Communication, Public Speaking, Student Interaction, Higher Education, Event Planning
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Rita Boogusch
Admission counselor
Arizona University
Fresno state university
National university, administration and education, emphasis counseling
Biology & Related Sciences
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Education
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Transfer Student, Student Athlete, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. University admissions counselors have administrative days working from home to ensure compliance, check emails, and plan events.
2. Three days a week are spent visiting high schools to give presentations, attend luncheons and college fairs, educating students about different universities.
3. Counselors conduct individual family meetings to discuss university admission steps, requirements, and campus visits
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a university admissions counselor look like?
My day varies from day to day. I have a few admin days, which are days I work from home to ensure I'm in compliance.
On these days, I check my emails, go over events, and handle general administrative tasks. The other three days are typically spent in the field.
I oversee high schools in my territory, giving presentations and attending luncheons and college fairs. This is to educate students about the different colleges and universities available.
Additionally, I conduct many family meetings. These are enjoyable as I meet one-on-one with students and parents. We discuss the steps involved in becoming a student at our university and how to plan a visit.
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