Is it just NW Ohio or is anyone else noticing the universities go through admission couselors left and right? It seems like we always are getting new counselors so the ones we met last spring aren't even around anymore. My son went to his first meeting with a rep yesterday at school (the only university he's interested in that is visitiing his school). He said the rep never even asked him his name. He just did a mini-presentation and asked if any of the 10 students had any questions. So what good does it do even meeting with these people? We can get questions answered by talking to anyone in admissions over the phone.
counseling are recent college grads using the job as a stepping stone while they figure out what to pursue career wise or study when they go back to grad. school-hence the turnover rate. And it's definitely not unique to NW Ohio.
They're representatives supposed to give you information. If meeting with them was supposed to be an advantage, then a lot of people would be left out.
edit:: That came off poorly, my apologies. I just went to a rep visit today, and honestly, I was disappointed, too.
Meeting them can make a difference. The rep who comes to your school is, most likely,the one who will read apps from your area. If there are 10 people in the session, then your chances of forming a relationship with this person are slim. But, in some cases, there will be only one, and then it definitely becomes a useful situation.
My DD found it helpful to meet AC in this type of forum. As it was a recent grad, it gave her insight as to the type of students who attend that University. She actually took that school OFF her list, as she felt she was brighter, and more grounded than the AC....just a thought...
