Ruffaloni

MARCH 28, 2024

We can discuss: AI governance and responsible AI Conversational AI for enrollment and fundraising AI-powered analytics that deliver strategic insights. These pressures are compounded by dwindling populations, affecting both fundraising and enrollment, that are increasing the competitive environment. to match them to the right programs.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In the college application process, there are a lot of pieces you will likely start and finish within your senior year—writing essays, gathering documents, synthesizing your resume of activities—these are just a few. We are considering the whole pie, which is made up of many parts, when we read your application. Welcome, Danielle!

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JANUARY 9, 2025

The applications are all in for the 2025 UGA Regular Decision group of students, so here is some detailed information on the total UGA freshman applicant pool for Fall 2025 (EA and RD). The total application numbers (EA and RD) are roughly 47,850 , which is up approximately 12% from last year.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In 2024, applications to MBA programs have skyrocketed , reaching levels not seen in over a decade. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), MBA applications rose 12% overall, with full-time, in-person programs seeing a 32% surge. WHY ARE MBA APPLICATIONS INCREASING?

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 28, 2025

Our targeted email marketing services can help you attract and enroll more students. Ready to turn your inbox into an enrollment engine? Educational marketing refers to the strategies and tactics used by schools, colleges, and universities to attract, engage, and enroll students. billion, with over 376 billion emails sent daily.

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Enrollment Catalyst

DECEMBER 30, 2023

From my Enrollment Catalyst Program (on-site and virtual) to ongoing coaching, to my School Survey Solutions to my online School Ambassador Training Program , I am thankful for my partnership with school leaders. I helped many schools implement their enrollment marketing plans to achieve their goals. Don’t be afraid to seek help.

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We won a total of 33 awards this year for enrollment and fundraising campaigns, including five gold medals in digital marketing for enrollment. Ask for a complimentary consultation and learn how you can benefit from our award-winning creative, insightful analytics, and deep enrollment expertise.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MARCH 25, 2024

Achieving full enrollment is a significant milestone for any private school, symbolizing the culmination of hard work, strategic planning, and a compelling program. Conducting a comprehensive assessment of your enrollment and marketing strategies can uncover hidden inefficiencies and new growth opportunities.

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Niche

JUNE 5, 2025

For enrollment marketers and admission teams, these potential future applicants present both a challenge and an opportunity. On the other, they can be highly motivated to enroll—if you engage them quickly and effectively. On the other, they can be highly motivated to enroll—if you engage them quickly and effectively.

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

This admissions cycle, Purdue University received more than 63,000 applications by its November 1 Early Action deadline, which is an increase of nearly 8,000 applicants from just last year. Yet, only 53,000 Early Action applicants submitted a test score with their applications (!). Eastern Time on January 15, 2025.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 8, 2024

By being deferred, the college is telling you that it has been unable to make a final decision on your application. The school is essentially holding onto your application to see how you will compare to its regular decision applications. You may be within its profile of admitted students but not near the top.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

High school juniors are at a pivotal stage in the college application process. Grades : Focus on maintaining strong grades, particularly in challenging courses like AP, dual enrollment, or IB courses. Build Strong Relationships with Teachers Letters of recommendation will most likely be a necessary part of your application.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 20, 2025

In todays digital-first world, higher education institutions are increasingly turning to digital marketing to educate, engage, enroll, and retain students. This translates to setting realistic growth expectations based on an understanding that reaching your enrollment goals will take multiple academic terms.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 28, 2025

These are practices that dont depend on the season or enrollment pressure. Use a CRM (not a spreadsheet) to track inquiries, visits, applications, and re-enrollment. Thats understandablebut not sustainable. Thats why Andy Lynch and I dedicated a recent Show & Tell Show to sharing 10 always-on strategies.

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Niche

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Were talking about that dreaded enrollment cliff , and its no longer impending. Higher ed has started to feel the brunt of a steady decline in enrollment, a trend underscored by recent data. The most significant driver of the higher education enrollment cliff is the sharp decline in birth rates following the 2008 economic recession.

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Undergraduate enrollment did well Before we address graduate trends, lets talk about the preliminary Fall 2024 undergraduate data recently released by National Student Clearinghouse (NSC). While first-year student enrollment contracted by 5 percent overall (and as much as 8.5 a less interesting place in which to enroll.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 20, 2025

A new report from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is waving red flags about dropping enrollment numbers and workforce gaps if colleges can’t step up their game and prove their worth. Join us for a further exploration of where enrollment is headed. But what’s going on here?

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 19, 2025

As higher education faces what experts call an “ enrollment cliff ,” with projections showing a potential 15% decline in traditional college-aged students, institutions are radically re-imagining their recruitment strategies. This shift reflects the broader trend of meeting students where they are on their mobile devices.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 7, 2025

The University of Southern Californias Marshall School of Business has announced an Early Decision (ED) option for first-year applicants to its undergraduate business and accounting programs. Financial Aid & Scholarships: All ED applicants will be considered for USCs need-based financial aid and merit scholarships.

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 15, 2025

Graduate enrollment marketing is undergoing a long-overdue shift. One of the biggest mistakes we see in graduate enrollment marketing is expecting too much, too soon. Give them content that informs, inspires, and answers real questions and youll win not just their attention, but their application. They dont want to be sold to.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Applying to college and going through the college application timeline is excruciatingly overwhelming, especially if you don’t have someone like a parent or older sibling who’s been through it to guide you. Curious if you’re keeping up with everything you need to do for college applications during senior year?

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 29, 2025

Whether that means requesting more information, starting an application, or scheduling a call with admissions, your digital experience plays a huge role in driving prospective students forward. Here are five proven CRO strategies to help your graduate program turn more browsers into applicants: 1. Guide users to the next step (e.g.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 8, 2025

Struggling with enrollment? Our expert digital marketing services can help you attract and enroll more students! Capable of handling up to 80% of these interactions, chatbots provide instant, tailored responses that improve lead-to-application conversion rates. Lets explore! Contact HEM today! What comes next?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for In-State applicants (either a GA resident or a student studying in a GA High School). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

For enrollment managers, these statistics represent more than just data pointsthey signal significant leakage in our recruitment funnels before we even have a chance to present our value proposition. Read Now Five strategic imperatives for enrollment leaders 1. Create post-enrollment scholarship opportunities.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 1, 2025

Law school applications to nearly 200 law schools nationwide are up 20.5% Grad School Analysis & Guidance Craft your graduate school strategy and sharpen your applications and essays. Theyre up 25% from last year and it is the highest number of law school applicants any law school in the country has ever received.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By providing prospective students and families with engaging, informative online interactions, institutions can level the playing field for all applicants, irrespective of their background or financial situation. As virtual technology continues to evolve, its role in shaping the future of college recruitment will undoubtedly grow.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

And there is no clear-cut, universally applicable formula that will help you reach your end result. Living in the Gray: The Nuts and Bolts (and Numbers) of Application Review Next, let’s talk about what happens in admission offices during the application cycle. Let’s use Georgia Tech as an example.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 10, 2025

This application is due February 1st. The Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship This provides six scholarships that range from $400 to $3,000 to individuals that are in their fourth year of high school and that intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution in North Carolina. This application is due February 15th.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 5, 2025

From ChatGPT-assisted essays to predictive analytics driving enrollment decisions, AI is reshaping the admissions process at top-tier institutions. So, what does this mean for applicants aiming for the Ivy League and other elite universities? Application Boot Camp® Need strategic guidance from start to finish?

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To her surprise, she is contacted within minutes about her interest and is then transferred to an ABC University enrollment coach, whom she will work with for the remainder of her experience. Enrollment focused, rather than being driven by lead generation We focus on enrollment data and not just lead generation.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

A lower GPA can negatively affect your college applications by signaling to admissions officers potential challenges with meeting the academic rigor of their institution. It can make it harder for you to stand out among a pool of highly qualified applicants with higher GPAs. to receive financial aid. Take challenging courses.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) received a record-breaking surge in applications for the Fall 2025 term. Applications for freshman admission increased 24.3% this year, for a staggering total of 90,562 applications. This decision will be communicated to applicants by January 15.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 27, 2023

This is most often a lack of the types of enrollment trend data or other historical data that underpin almost everything in an annual marketing and recruitment plan. Institutions that have not been collecting these data (particularly conversions of inquiries to applications, applications to enrollments, etc.)

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 16, 2025

The modern student’s dilemma Picture this: Seven out of ten high school students find navigating the college application process challenging. This challenges the conventional wisdom about early outreach being the only path to enrollment success.

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 1, 2025

As I transitioned into my first new company in 14 years, I was eager to see how the shift to inbound enrollment marketing would shape my perspective. For years, when it came to strategies for graduate enrollment marketing, the conversations were dominated by large-scale digital marketing and lead gen, lead gen, and more lead gen.

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Tex Admissions

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Im understandably receiving many questions about UT-Austins new opt-in waitlist for Fall 2025 first-time freshmen applicants. It also appeals they will allow for Waitlist opt-ins for Fall 2025 external transfer applicants. TL;DR: there isnt much to do but opt-in to the Waitlist and make enrollment decisions for Fall 2025.

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