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Solving the Enrollment Puzzle at a Small College

Ruffaloni

How Elmira College Enrolled Their Best Class in 10 Years Despite FAFSA Fiascos and Campus Silos Dennis Kelly, Elmira College Dennis Kelly has seen a lot in his 30 years in higher education. Kelly stepped into the middle of a particularly challenging time for enrollment. Elmira is a small college in upstate New York.

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10 Costly Enrollment Marketing Mistakes Schools Keep Making

Enrollment Catalyst

Schools pour time, effort, and money into admissions and marketing, yet I often see the same critical mistakes repeated over and over again. These missteps can cost you prospective families, waste your budget, and make your enrollment efforts far less effective than they should be. And let me tell youIve seen it all. What happens next?

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No Magic Wand: The Key to Enrollment Marketing Success

Enrollment Catalyst

Many school leaders searching for enrollment growth and marketing success hope for a quick fixa single, magical solution that will transform their numbers overnight. Lasting enrollment growth and marketing effectiveness require a comprehensive, strategic approach that integrates marketing, admissions, retention, and financial aid.

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10 Always-On Strategies Every School Needs in Admissions and Marketing

Enrollment Catalyst

In my work with schools across the country, I often see a pattern: when things get busy or uncertain, marketing and admissions efforts shift into reaction mode. These are practices that dont depend on the season or enrollment pressure. I often find the weekly admissions and marketing meeting is the missing piece.

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Enrollment Management, Space and Weddings

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

So what does this have to do with admissions? UGA wants to make sure all of our students have a great time while they are enrolled at UGA. But at the same time, we are limited in space for freshmen, with the maximum number we can enroll set at 6,200 students. So what does this mean for this year?

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Webinar: From Inquiry to Enrollment – Understanding the Admissions Sales Process

Enrollment Catalyst

From Inquiry to Enrollment: Understanding the Admissions Sales Process In today’s competitive educational landscape, effectively managing the admissions sales process is crucial for private school success. Join me for an insightful webinar where I will guide you through the critical stages of the admissions process.

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AI in College Admissions

Top Tier Admissions

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, 2025 marks a pivotal year: artificial intelligence is no longer a distant influence, it’s here, and it’s transforming how students apply, how schools evaluate, and how families strategize. Students use them to brainstorm essays, polish responses, and simulate admissions interviews.