HOW ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR MORALE IS CHANGING ADMISSIONS
Teege Mettille · October 22, 2024
Interview with Teege Mettille
Podcast: Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast
October 22, 2024 · 26 min
The current college admissions dynamic where selective schools routinely receive 10, 15, or even 20 times as many applications as they have available seats has been a tremendous source of stress for applicants and their families. But how are the professionals who have to manage…
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About Teege Mettille
Author & Thought Leader in College Admissions & EdTech
155 episodes Co-host of The Admissions Directors Lunchcast16+ years Working across college admissionsAuthor The Admissions Counselor MalaiseFirst-generation College student who navigated admissions independently
Teege Mettille is a thought leader in the field of college admissions with extensive experience on both the institutional and vendor sides of the industry. As a speaker, his primary focus is on addressing and solving pressing issues within the college admissions profession, ensuring ethical practices and promoting the well-being of students over mere enrollment numbers.
Teege is the author of the insightful book "The Admissions Counselor Malaise" which provides a critical yet constructive analysis of the current state of college admissions. The book has been praised for its candid approach to diagnosing systemic problems and offering actionable solutions for improvement. Teege's expertise and practical advice make it an invaluable resource for professionals in higher education.
In addition to his writing, Teege is the co-host of "The Admissions Directors Lunchcast," a podcast that delves into the nuances of college admissions. Through the podcast, Teege shares his insights and engages with other experts to discuss trends, challenges, and strategies in higher education admissions.
Teege's journey into the education field was driven by his personal experience as a first-generation college student who navigated the complexities of the admissions process on his own. This fueled his passion for helping others achieve their educational goals and advocating for ethical practices in college admissions.
About this episode
The current college admissions dynamic where selective schools routinely receive 10, 15, or even 20 times as many applications as they have available seats has been a tremendous source of stress for applicants and their families. But how are the professionals who have to manage these applications holding up? Amy and Mike invited authorTeege Mettilleto explore how admissions counselor morale is changing admissions.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What exactly is admissions counselor malaise?
How have changes on college campuses impacted the admissions process?
What are the implications of this malaise in admissions for applicants?
What are the implications of this malaise in admissions for educators and counselors?
What can be done in the short term to improve this situation?
Is there a world where colleges and universities shift their perspective?
MEET OUR GUEST
Teege Mettille is a nationally-recognized leader in college admissions, with a career that spans leadership roles at four different institutions, serving as President of the Wisconsin Association for College Admission Counseling, and a three-year term as a member of the President's Council for the National Association for College Admission Counseling. He recently wrote The Admissions Counselor Malaise, a thorough assessment of the changes in college and university management that has been zapping the joy out of the profession. He joins us today to discuss that concept, and how it is impacting not just admissions counselors, but school counselors, independent educational consultants, and students.
Teege can be reached at teegemettille@gmail.com.
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The Admissions Counselor Malaise: Addressing the staff morale crisis in college admissions
Addressing The Staff Morale Crisis In Admissions
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