On this episode, Lucy Coopman joins Jeremy to discuss her path to becoming an admissions counselor, and what it’s like being a Gen Z young professional recruiting Gen Z students. Timestamps:

07:41 - Something that surprised Lucy during her first few months 

10:34 - Where confidence comes from 

14:32 - Pros and cons of being so close in age to the students you’re recruiting

22:18 - Lunchroom visits at high schools

25:28 - Talking about financial aid with students and families 

28:38 - Managing Gen Z staff

Guest Name: Lucy Coopman, Admissions Counselor, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Guest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-coopman/

Guest Bio: With a passion for empowering students to achieve their academic aspirations, Lucy's journey in higher education began in 2021 as a College Adviser with the College Advising Corps, where she spent two impactful years working directly with students in a Kansas City high school. As a proud member of Generation Z, Lucy uses a near-peer model to be able to create meaningful connections with students and bring a fresh perspective and vibrant energy to the realm of college admissions. Her approach is always personalized, empathetic, and rooted in the belief that every student deserves access to quality higher education.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

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