7 Tips to Make the Most of Your Meeting with an Admission Director

One pivotal step stands out in the journey toward higher education: meeting with university admission directors. These meetings provide an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with the individuals who hold the key to your academic future. Whether you're a prospective Master's or an MBA student, making the most of these meetings is crucial.

By preparing adequately, asking thoughtful questions, and showcasing your unique qualities, you can leave a lasting impression and stand out among other applicants. Let us embark on this journey together and unlock the secrets to making your meeting with admission directors truly impactful.

1. Align your story

Understand why you want to study abroad, your desired course, and your post-study career goals. Factors to consider could be as broad as international exposure, network or market access, getting that coveted brand on your resume, cracking that dream job with your dream company, and more. This will help you find schools and courses that align with your expectations.

2. Identify target schools

Once you’ve identified your motivations, start working on identifying schools that best align with your expectations. Consider inputs from the school and external websites, rankings, known references, guides, mentors, and even professional career advisors. School reputation, curriculum, pedagogy, pathways, specializations, star faculty, location, career services, alumni network, class diversity and profile, financial aid, housing options, and more need to be evaluated.

3. Plan ahead

Prioritize the schools you're most interested in and focus on connecting with them online or in person. Reach out to relevant alumni over LinkedIn, attend online or offline info-sessions organised by the school, or meet their Admission Directors at events like the SEED Business School Festival.

4. Dress to impress

During your interactions with the Admission Directors, stand out from the crowd by dressing smartly. Opt for stylish and professional attire that exudes confidence and seriousness. Remember, first impressions count!

5. Question wisely

Avoid asking questions already addressed on the school's website or easily available online through other students or alumni. Instead, focus on understanding their feedback on your fit with your desired programme, eligibility or tuition waivers possible, external funding & scholarship options that you can explore, and any tips or advice they have about making an outstanding application to their respective school.

6. Manage your time

At large fair format events, allocate sufficient time to each university ensuring you gather the necessary information. Interact with all your target schools; do not limit your interactions to only the aspirational schools. Make sure to register your interest with lower-priority schools as well and collect brochures for future reference. This will build a track record of your interaction with the school on their CRM. Admission Directors look at this favorably when considering your candidature for admission.

7. Follow up

Send a thank-you email expressing your gratitude after every interaction. Build top-of-mind recall for yourself through this. Use this opportunity to ask additional sensible questions and stay in touch with the university. An Admission Officer's input can make a decision tilt in your favour in case you end up on the waitlist.

 

We hope these tips help you navigate through your application journey and make the most of the opportunities available to you through the various SEED Global Education facilitated interactions with Admission Directors of top global universities. Always remember - preparation is the key!