Contacts with key people who may recommend Missouri S&T to prospective students are an effective way to the university. High school counselors are, indeed, key people. While some high schools limit official school visits to professional staff, various ambassadors have met with great success using the informal route.

Consider these possibilities:

Initial contact: During September, call area high school counselors to let them know that you are a Missouri S&T graduate. Tell them you would be very happy to meet any students who express interest in Missouri S&T. Explain that you are not asking for an interview with them. Your call simply lets the counselor know you are in the area if assistance is needed. If you are also willing to attend high school fairs, this is a great opportunity to request that Missouri S&T be added to their invitation list.

Second contact: At some time during the first semester, attach your name and number to a Viewbook, take it to the high school, and deliver it to the counselor asking him/her to update the information kept on file for Missouri S&T. Again, you are not asking for an appointment, just another contact.

Other contacts: If a counselor does refer a student to you, always follow up with a thank you note or call to the counselor. You also have the opportunity for contact with the teachers of local high schools. Let these people know you are a good source of information for prospective students. Remember the Code of Conduct - none of these contacts should be "hard sell." Use a helping approach instead.

Please note that all Missouri high schools and many in the Midwest are visited by the Missouri S&T Admissions Staff. If you are interested in assisting at a Missouri high school, please contact the Missouri S&T Admissions Counselor responsible for the high school.