Barbara Blaschke

About Barbara Blaschke

As an International Admissions Counselor at High Point University, my passion for…

Experience

1. International Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

   High Point University

   Jan 2024 — Present · High Point, NC, US

   Responsible for end-to-end territory management and student recruitment for the Americas (Canada, Central America, Caribbean, South America)- Developed and implemented data-informed recruitment strategy, to identify, connect with, and enroll international students utilizing Slate, Microsoft Office and Outlook- Represented HPU at schools, fairs, and virtual events; planned and coordinated all recruitment activities and travel strategy (10-16 weeks annually)- Assisted in the planning and coordination of events catered to international students, such as International Student Orientation- Assisted with campus-wide undergraduate admissions events such as Open House, Counselor Fly-In, Presidential Scholarship Event, Admitted Student events, and Freshmen Orientation- Managed student workers and student ambassadors regarding international admissions projects and admissions events- Evaluated applications through a holistic process and assessed curriculums from across the globe (including AP, IB, IGCSE, A-Levels, and a variety of national curriculums)- Served as member of the International Student Admissions committee- As a Designated School Official, guided students through the F-1 visa process, I-20s, and SEVIS regulations- Collaborated with Global Education Office to continue to improve the International Student transition and experience- Provided expert customer service and guidance throughout the entire admissions journey; served families in English, Portuguese, and Spanish- Served as counselor in guiding international students and their families in understanding the U.S. higher education system, High Point University\'s programs, full admissions cycle, and early career counseling- Developed, designed, and presented informational sessions and workshops for students and parents regarding admissions, finding the best fit, US higher education, Liberal Arts, High Point University, interviews for admissions and scholarship, and writing the personal statement