{"id":773,"date":"2015-10-30T21:44:22","date_gmt":"2015-10-30T21:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/dome\/?p=773"},"modified":"2019-03-28T15:44:29","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T20:44:29","slug":"qa-university-of-st-thomas-admissions-counselor-michelle-almaguer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/freshmen\/qa-university-of-st-thomas-admissions-counselor-michelle-almaguer\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&A: University of St. Thomas Admissions Counselor Michelle Miller"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Michelle<\/a><\/p>\n

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions welcomed a new freshman college admissions counselor, alumna Michelle Miller. She works to support prospective students and their families through the college admission process.<\/p>\n

Want to learn more about UST Admissions? Click here!<\/a><\/p>\n

1. What is your typical day like as a University of St. Thomas admissions counselor?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Much of my day is spent speaking with students and their family. Meetings can occur at college fairs, high school visits or here on campus. My goal is to help students figure out if the University of St. Thomas is a good fit and offer college admission assistance to prospective students. Many of the conversations focus on how the University can be the perfect place to achieve their academic and personal goals.<\/p>\n

2. Why did you become a college admissions counselor at UST?
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Honestly, I was looking for greater job satisfaction \u2013 something more meaningful. As an admissions counselor I know that the work that I\u2019m doing is a part of something bigger, I get to help students from inside the college admissions process. The UST Undergraduate Admissions Office<\/a> is the first step in providing opportunities for students to grow and make an impact in the world. I\u2019m inspired by individuals who seek to be life-long learners. Every individual has the potential to infinitely learn and grow. I strive this for myself and hope to encourage others to do the same through this role.<\/p>\n

3. What are some ways you can help students in the UST college admissions process? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

As a counselor, I\u2019m here to make the admission process for college easy. I want to inform students and parents about the college admissions process so that they can fulfill their dreams. I can also connect you to subject matter experts! Regardless of the information you are seeking, if I can\u2019t answer the question \u2013 I will find someone with the answer. Whether it\u2019s speaking to a professor or faculty member about a specific class, program or opportunity \u2013 let me connect you!<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0<\/strong>What is your favorite part about being an admissions counselor?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seeing the Admissions Office\u2019s work in action simply my walking around campus. I also enjoy learning about all areas of study and new initiatives in order to educate students about their potential here at UST.<\/p>\n

5. What kind of student do you look for to be a good fit for St. Thomas?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hard working individuals will fit right in. College is challenging and you will never have all of the answers, but as long as you work hard and dream big, you will be successful!<\/p>\n

6. What are some different <\/strong>questions to ask a college admissions counselor?<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a freshman college admissions counselor it\u2019s my job to help prospective students determine if St. Thomas is a good fit for them. There are several different questions students can ask to help educate themselves, here are some example questions:<\/p>\n