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Page 1: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquo

Managing ExpectationsldquoThe Funnelrdquo

Who is Jeff Who are you

The college visit - researchThe college visit - does it do any good

Part TwoAuthenticity - the ldquovisitorrdquo demand

How collegersquos keep it real - do students

Part ThreeAdvice for parents and students

Insiderrsquos GuideQuestions and Answers

Who is JeffTargetX - Technology | Consulting

450 colleges amp universities with their online and in person recruitment marketing

ldquoOver Throwing Dead Culturerdquo

We help make a college visits more memorable authentic and fun

A few campuses this past year

Ohio State | Elon | Furman | Alfred Providence | Centre | Akron | NMU | Furman

Birmingham Southern | KSU | Millsaps | Tampa Florida Southern | TCU | UNT | Cal Lutheran

Miami (OH) | Coker | SUNY Stony Brook Oxford College | Delaware | Wittenberg | York

Southern Adventist | Trinity (TX) | StocktonHamline | Vermont | Hastings | Hendrix

12012242

Kaitlin Caitlin Kate Lynn

Committed to Best Fit

12012242

Committed to the best fit

The Swag

Drop your name in the bag and you might win

TargetX StuffCoffee Mug or Leeds Pen

About You

NamePositionPlace

Favorite or most memorable campus visit

The college visit - does it do any good

Look out for the Tourbot

Hsiao Mei National Taiwan University

Read the Article

The college visit - does it do any good

SFO Article The college visit - does it do any good Read Jeffs blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 2: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Managing ExpectationsldquoThe Funnelrdquo

Who is Jeff Who are you

The college visit - researchThe college visit - does it do any good

Part TwoAuthenticity - the ldquovisitorrdquo demand

How collegersquos keep it real - do students

Part ThreeAdvice for parents and students

Insiderrsquos GuideQuestions and Answers

Who is JeffTargetX - Technology | Consulting

450 colleges amp universities with their online and in person recruitment marketing

ldquoOver Throwing Dead Culturerdquo

We help make a college visits more memorable authentic and fun

A few campuses this past year

Ohio State | Elon | Furman | Alfred Providence | Centre | Akron | NMU | Furman

Birmingham Southern | KSU | Millsaps | Tampa Florida Southern | TCU | UNT | Cal Lutheran

Miami (OH) | Coker | SUNY Stony Brook Oxford College | Delaware | Wittenberg | York

Southern Adventist | Trinity (TX) | StocktonHamline | Vermont | Hastings | Hendrix

12012242

Kaitlin Caitlin Kate Lynn

Committed to Best Fit

12012242

Committed to the best fit

The Swag

Drop your name in the bag and you might win

TargetX StuffCoffee Mug or Leeds Pen

About You

NamePositionPlace

Favorite or most memorable campus visit

The college visit - does it do any good

Look out for the Tourbot

Hsiao Mei National Taiwan University

Read the Article

The college visit - does it do any good

SFO Article The college visit - does it do any good Read Jeffs blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 3: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Who is JeffTargetX - Technology | Consulting

450 colleges amp universities with their online and in person recruitment marketing

ldquoOver Throwing Dead Culturerdquo

We help make a college visits more memorable authentic and fun

A few campuses this past year

Ohio State | Elon | Furman | Alfred Providence | Centre | Akron | NMU | Furman

Birmingham Southern | KSU | Millsaps | Tampa Florida Southern | TCU | UNT | Cal Lutheran

Miami (OH) | Coker | SUNY Stony Brook Oxford College | Delaware | Wittenberg | York

Southern Adventist | Trinity (TX) | StocktonHamline | Vermont | Hastings | Hendrix

12012242

Kaitlin Caitlin Kate Lynn

Committed to Best Fit

12012242

Committed to the best fit

The Swag

Drop your name in the bag and you might win

TargetX StuffCoffee Mug or Leeds Pen

About You

NamePositionPlace

Favorite or most memorable campus visit

The college visit - does it do any good

Look out for the Tourbot

Hsiao Mei National Taiwan University

Read the Article

The college visit - does it do any good

SFO Article The college visit - does it do any good Read Jeffs blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 4: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

A few campuses this past year

Ohio State | Elon | Furman | Alfred Providence | Centre | Akron | NMU | Furman

Birmingham Southern | KSU | Millsaps | Tampa Florida Southern | TCU | UNT | Cal Lutheran

Miami (OH) | Coker | SUNY Stony Brook Oxford College | Delaware | Wittenberg | York

Southern Adventist | Trinity (TX) | StocktonHamline | Vermont | Hastings | Hendrix

12012242

Kaitlin Caitlin Kate Lynn

Committed to Best Fit

12012242

Committed to the best fit

The Swag

Drop your name in the bag and you might win

TargetX StuffCoffee Mug or Leeds Pen

About You

NamePositionPlace

Favorite or most memorable campus visit

The college visit - does it do any good

Look out for the Tourbot

Hsiao Mei National Taiwan University

Read the Article

The college visit - does it do any good

SFO Article The college visit - does it do any good Read Jeffs blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 5: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Kaitlin Caitlin Kate Lynn

Committed to Best Fit

12012242

Committed to the best fit

The Swag

Drop your name in the bag and you might win

TargetX StuffCoffee Mug or Leeds Pen

About You

NamePositionPlace

Favorite or most memorable campus visit

The college visit - does it do any good

Look out for the Tourbot

Hsiao Mei National Taiwan University

Read the Article

The college visit - does it do any good

SFO Article The college visit - does it do any good Read Jeffs blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 6: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

12012242

Committed to the best fit

The Swag

Drop your name in the bag and you might win

TargetX StuffCoffee Mug or Leeds Pen

About You

NamePositionPlace

Favorite or most memorable campus visit

The college visit - does it do any good

Look out for the Tourbot

Hsiao Mei National Taiwan University

Read the Article

The college visit - does it do any good

SFO Article The college visit - does it do any good Read Jeffs blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 7: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

About You

NamePositionPlace

Favorite or most memorable campus visit

The college visit - does it do any good

Look out for the Tourbot

Hsiao Mei National Taiwan University

Read the Article

The college visit - does it do any good

SFO Article The college visit - does it do any good Read Jeffs blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 8: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

The college visit - does it do any good

Look out for the Tourbot

Hsiao Mei National Taiwan University

Read the Article

The college visit - does it do any good

SFO Article The college visit - does it do any good Read Jeffs blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 9: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Look out for the Tourbot

Hsiao Mei National Taiwan University

Read the Article

The college visit - does it do any good

SFO Article The college visit - does it do any good Read Jeffs blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 10: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Read the Article

The college visit - does it do any good

SFO Article The college visit - does it do any good Read Jeffs blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 11: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

The college visit - does it do any good

SFO Article The college visit - does it do any good Read Jeffs blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 12: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 13: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

The college visit - does it do any good

LA Times Article On vacation -- at a college campus Read Trentrsquos blog post

But most college tour scripts are numbingly similar and information is not really the point Students and their families are looking for the ineffable moment when through some alchemy of atmosphere setting or vibe they suddenly know this is the place for them

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 14: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Campus Visit in Record rsquos

In Step with tradition Campus Tours thriving

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 15: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

The Campus Visit DOES Matter

Read the New York Times Article

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 16: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Remember ldquoItrsquos all about the visitrdquo

Arts amp Science Group Student Poll 2004

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 17: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

The experience is higher education marketing

Eduventures 2007 Survey of 7867 High school junior and seniorsReported in The Chronicle of Higher Education ldquoProspective Students Rely on Campus Visits and Web Sites to Learn About Colleges Report Saysrdquo

- 84 use the web most heavily in researching colleges- 71 say the campus visit is the most trusted source of information

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 18: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

ldquoEffectivenessrdquo

Noel-Levitz 2009

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 19: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

ldquoCredibilityrdquo

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 20: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Authenticity

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 21: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Authenticity - Keep it Real

Watch the video Watch more tour prank videos

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 22: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Authenticity

ldquoWe are searching to get agrip on what counts for

people in their personal and business livesrdquo

Pine and Gilmorersquos website

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 23: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

AvailabilityCost

QualityAuthenticity

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 24: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

1980rsquos1990rsquos2010rsquos

Marketing

Branding

Authenticity

History of Higher Education Recruiting Trends

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 25: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Brands are Mirrors

Branding only works when itrsquos authentic We purchase on the basis of conforming to self-image

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 26: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

ldquoI visited and it felt rightrdquo

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 27: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

AuthenticityThe new consumer demand

ldquoAmerica has toxic levelsof inauthenticity

Time Magazine Report

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 28: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

InauthenticityThat is the fundamental problem with advertising itrsquos a phoniness

generating machine

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 29: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

InauthenticityThe easiest way to be perceived as phony is to advertise things

you are not

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 30: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

InauthenticityMost campus visits render

inauthenticity

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 31: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

RenderingAuthenticity

ldquoStop saying what your offerings are through advertising and start creating places--permanent or temporary physical or virtual

fee-based or free--where people can experience what those offerings as well as your enterprise actually arerdquo

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 32: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

10How collegesrender authenticity

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 33: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

1 Know who they areDonrsquot try to be all things to all people

The Ohio State University

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 34: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

2 Say who they areDraw a line in the sand

Baylor University

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 35: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

3 Keep it real

SACAC 2008 Survey of 200+ high school seniors

ldquoI believe that imperfections show character Thats what I was looking for

in a college A school that seemingly has no flaws during a one hour

information session (and tour) not only stands out negatively

but it comes off as bland and ordinaryrdquo

Read the complete survey results Password sacac

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 36: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

3 Reroute beyond amenitiesDonrsquot just show the showcase

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 37: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

5 Letrsquos repeat keep it realShow those things specific to your student experience

-small areas of campus that matter

-favorite places on and off campus

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 38: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

6 Hop on the Cluetrain (talk with not at)Markets are conversations

Markets consist of human beings not demographic sectorsConversations among human beings sound human

They are conducted in a human voice

University of Texas American University

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 39: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

7 Champion stories (not statistics)

St Edwardrsquos University

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 40: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

8 If visitors help create it itrsquos more authentic to them

Hendrix College

University of Louisville

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 41: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

9 Bigger isnrsquot betterMore visitors doesnrsquot increase yield

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

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The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 42: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

10 Connect with best fit students

Hendrix College

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

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The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 43: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

ldquoWe all want what we want when we

want itrdquo

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

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The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 44: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Whatrsquos ldquoYourrdquo Drink

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

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1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 45: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Whatrsquos In Your Bowl

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

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Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 46: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Whatrsquos On Your iPod

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

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The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 47: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Advice

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

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Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

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The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 48: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

13Tips for Students and Parents

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

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4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 49: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

1 Do your research

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 50: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Research

Online and In Print

Why are you visiting

Have questions prepared

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 51: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

2 Tortoise not the Hare

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 52: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

3 Know who to ask what

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

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Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

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4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 53: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

4 Be civil and polite

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 54: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

5 Donrsquot ask dumb questionsor

5 Ask dumb questions in private

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 55: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Ask questions that addressyour wants (not the needs)

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 56: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Needs are practical andobjective wants are

irrational and subjective

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 57: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

6 Cut your tour guide some slack

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 58: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

7 Why do you want to sit in a class

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 59: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

8 Experience campus beyond admissions

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 60: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

9 Experience the town

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 61: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

10 Take Pictures - it all looks the same

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 62: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

11 Write down immediate impressions

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 63: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

12 Everyone can have a bad day

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 64: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

13 Have Fun

Watch the Yale Video Watch the TargetX Behind the Scene of the Yale Video

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 65: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

QuestionsComments

RantsRaves

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 66: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

Download Presentation1 wwwtargetxcom

2 click ldquoiThink blogrdquo3 click ldquoPresentation Slidesrdquo on left bar

4 click KSUPLUor

1 wwwslidesharenettargetx

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom

Page 67: KSU PLU Counselors2-09-10

The Campus Visit - An Insiderrsquos Guide

KSU | PLU Workshop Text

Jeff Kallay VP Consulting ldquoApostle of Authenticityrdquokallaytargetxcom