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10 Key Strategies to Improve Student Retention in Higher Education

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 11 minutes Student retention is one of the most critical challenges faced by colleges and universities. Understanding the factors contributing to student retention in higher education is the first step toward building effective marketing strategies that help students persist through their academic journey. Why is that?

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Understanding CRM Systems For Universities – What Function Do They Serve?

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Whether youre trying to track your enrollment funnel, streamline your recruitment process, or boost retention, CRM systems offer many unique marketing benefits for your institution. Beyond recruitment, CRM systems are crucial in improving student engagement and retention particularly when data from a Student Information System is integrated.

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How to Turn Academic Resolutions into a Reality

Simply Admissions

Research shows that the spacing effect spreading out study sessions over timeboosts retention and enhances long-term memory. Extracurricular Goal Build a new skill, join an organization, or enhance your contributions to a team. Instead of cramming all these activities into one large block, schedule smaller, more frequent sessions.

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Family Matters: The Role of Parents in College Admissions

Niche

From merit and need-based to transfer and retention scholarships, review current scholarship offerings for incoming freshmen and expand opportunities where you can. Show students the breadth of academic options, extracurriculars, sports, clubs and friendships they stand to gain when they’re a part of your community. But beware.

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What is the Difference Between Teaching and Tutoring

HelloCollege

Tutors take the time to understand how a student learns best and adapt their methods accordingly, which can make a significant difference in comprehension and retention. Personalized Attention: Customizing instruction to suit individual learning styles. Supplemental Learning: Reinforcing classroom material or preparing for exams.

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Good Grades in High School: Benefits and How to Earn Them

AdmissionSight

For example, if you were only involved in one extracurricular and also weren’t able to hold major leadership roles like club president, having a 3.7 Active recall, where you test yourself on what you know, is particularly effective for memory retention compared to simply re-reading or highlighting your notes.</li>

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The Power of User-Generated Content and Authentic Storytelling in Education Marketing

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Authentic storytelling also strengthens retention and alumni relations. Encourage them to document campus life, extracurricular activities, and classroom experiences. By showcasing genuine experiences through student interviews, alumni journeys, and behind-the-scenes campus life, your school appears more transparent and welcoming.