We Admit!
Real Conversations for Admission & Enrollment Professionals
Experience the power of belonging as AISAP’s Janice Crampton connects with independent school professionals over their experiences in admission and enrollment. Listen to this podcast to be empowered to go out there and Admit!
Episodes
56 episodes
Talking Mission Statements, Mentors, and Motherhood with Cierra Rickman
As she moves into a new era of her personal and professional life, Cierra Rickman shares about the importance of a personal mission statement, balancing work with the responsibilities of motherhood, and the incredible impact that women leaders ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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37:11
Ask AISAP #14: Guidance on withholding an invitation to return
Debby Murphy responds to this question from an AISAP member, "How do you communicate with families regarding a withholding of an invitation to return?"
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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6:43
Trusting "The Susan Way" with Susan Mantilla-Goin
Susan's dedication to her mission, vision, and values has enabled her to forge her own path through the world of admissions, enrollment, and beyond. Listen and learn how she carved out a career that includes a healthy dose of reflection, multip...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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42:16
Ask AISAP #13: What's the best retention strategy in the face of a media crisis?
Chuck English answers this audience question: A parent of a student is caught up in a media crisis that is causing a great deal of concern among other parents at the school. What should the school say to address these concerns?
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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6:32
Simplifying Marketing and Communications
Effective enrollment marketing requires mastering the art of conversation between school and parents. Chuck English pulls from decades of experience consulting for independent schools to help clarify the difference between marketing and communi...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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41:13
Ask AISAP #12: In what ways can we respond to the current needs of families in the admissions process?
Pam Safford fills us in on the trends she's seeing among families and the challenges facing parents and children. How can our admissions process evolve to best support the post-COVID generation?
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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5:30
Gaining Global Perspective with Pam Safford
After returning home from a stretch of world travel, Pam Safford chats with Janice about the realities of working in admissions, providing insight into the commonalities she's noticing during interviews with parents and students.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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48:33
Ask AISAP #11: Should I add Artificial Intelligence to my admission & enrollment toolkit?
Debby Murphy answers the question on everyone's mind: Should I be using A.I. or ChatGPT in my work in admissions and enrollment?
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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6:03
2023 Year Wrap-up with Debby Murphy
From the use of AI to the timing of application deadlines, Janice and Debby talk industry trends, professional triumphs, and the challenges that admission and enrollment professionals face as we move into a new calendar year.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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34:21
Ask AISAP #10: How to talk to my director about getting the credit I deserve?
Krystal Clark answers this audience question: As the second in my office, every project that I work on runs through my supervisor who ends up getting all the credit. How do I talk to my supervisor about sharing credit where credit is due?
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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5:50
Belonging in the Workplace with Krystal Clark
Season 4 of We Admit! kicks off with a candid conversation with Krystal Clark, Director of Employee Learning and Engagement at Vanderbilt University. Through her energetic honesty and optimism, Krystal equips employees and leaders to thrive ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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55:55
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Anand Mahadevan
Eight months into his role as Executive Director of Canadian Accredited Independent Schools, Anand Mahadevan feels like he's still learning the ropes, but leads with humility, authenticity, and vulnerability nonetheless. Learn how his unmitigat...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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49:02
Ask AISAP #9 How to Involve Teachers in the Admission Process?
Anand Mahadevan responds to audience question, "I'm struggling to integrate my teachers into my admission and enrollment process, and yet I don't want to default to paying them for their work. How do I get their buy-in and understanding?"
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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5:30
Achieving Character Growth with Ray Diffley
Through two decades of experience in independent schools, Ray Diffley recognizes the importance of forming, creating, and improving upon a child's character throughout their K-12 years. Learn how a series of "go to grow" moments led to his mean...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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37:58
Ask AISAP #8 Advice for Someone New to Financial Aid?
Scott Schamberger answers this audience question, "I'm at a new school as Director of Financial Aid and my predecessor ran things ineffectively. What should be the structure of my role and how should I best interact with the finance department?...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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4:41
Evolving Through Little Risks with Scott Schamberger
On his journey from admissions to head of school, Scott has learned that taking “little risks” is pivotal to achieving bigger goals.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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35:50
Ask AISAP #7 What to Do When There's a Sudden Change in Leadership?
Michelle Ulland gives her authentic take on the question, "My head of school was just terminated. What should I say to applicants concerned about future leadership?"
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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4:14
Being Strategically Unapologetic with Michelle Ulland
Join us for an honest and authentic conversation with Michelle Ulland where she talks about the rollercoaster ride that is the admissions and enrollment cycle and how openness and transparency, even at low points, can prove beneficial for schoo...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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44:32
Ask AISAP! #6 What Are My Career Options After Admissions?
Ray Diffley answers this audience question, "What career paths should I consider after a successful decade in admissions work?"
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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7:13
Winning the Future with Davion Fleming
From Division 1 college athlete to Director of Admissions, Davion Fleming has an established career of crafting the future of independent school communities by focusing on WIN (What's Important Now). As a member of AISAP's Board of Directors, D...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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48:10
Ask AISAP! #5 Diverse Learning Profiles in the Admissions Process
Expert Caryl Frankenberger and legal counsel Janice Gregerson answer several audience questions on how to manage conversations around diverse learning profiles with parents and students before, during, and after the admission process. Want to l...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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35:53
Building Culture and Leadership with Ted Fish
With boundless optimism and curiosity, Ted Fish encourages us to drink regularly from the well of our strengths, stresses the importance of prioritizing school culture, and discusses what makes a good leader in the world of admission and enroll...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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48:49
WeAdmit! 2022 Year Wrap-up with Janice Crampton
Reunited and it feels so good. Janice is back to reflect on the past year of conversations she's had and lessons she's learned as AISAP's Executive Director and CEO. Listen to learn what excites her most about the year ahead!
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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17:16
Ask AISAP! #4 What's the Protocol for Emailing Student Applicants?
Natasha Estey answers this audience question: When a student includes their email address in the application process, should I direct communications to the student or the parent(s)?
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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4:21
Merging Data & Storytelling with Natasha Estey
Today's guest identifies as a thinker with an artist's soul. That’s evident in her ability to translate raw data into engaging stories that compel school boards and prospective families alike. Learn how Natasha Estey tapped into her marketing r...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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54:22
