What An Admission Counselor At Arizona University Wishes They Knew About Admissions
Rita, an admissions counselor at Arizona University, wishes they had known the multifaceted nature of the role beforehand, revealing that the job extends far beyond simply processing applications, encompassing "everything from admissions...to enrolling...to financial aid...to even living on campus." This broader scope, while initially surprising, allows for a more fulfilling career as an educator and mentor.
Higher Education, Student Affairs, Admissions Counseling, Mentorship, Financial Aid
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Rita Boogusch
Admission counselor
Arizona University
Fresno state university
National university, administration and education, emphasis counseling
Biology & Related Sciences
Education
Education
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Transfer Student, Student Athlete, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. The role of an admissions counselor involves wearing multiple hats, encompassing various stages of the student journey from application to enrollment and beyond.
2. A deep understanding of the entire admissions process, including financial aid, housing, and other logistical aspects, is crucial.
3. The role extends beyond simply processing applications and includes mentoring and educating students, requiring field work and acting as an educator.
Transcript
Q9: Wish I'd known before about the industry.
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry? You're going to wear multiple hats.
When I first started admissions counseling, I thought the primary role was to support students in their admissions process and go over their needs and wants. I didn't realize I'd be wearing multiple hats.
I do come from an education background, so I understood most of it. However, I didn't realize I would be with students throughout the entire process, from the beginning to the day they step foot on our campus.
This includes understanding how everything works, from admissions applications to enrollment, going over financial aid and finances, and even living on campus and all the little details. If someone had perhaps walked me through a daily process of what that would look like, it would have been a little easier when I first started.
Instead of thinking I was just going to be more about admissions, like a front-counter type of role, helping students find their programs, I'm happy it's more than that. It allows me to be out in the field and be an educator and a mentor to our students.
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