Posts in Student Enrollment

The Power of the Handwritten Note (and How to Scale It)

April 30, 2025

When recruiting college students, handwritten notes make a lasting impact. Learn how to scale this personal touch with smart, authentic tech.

Plant the Seeds for a Successful Spring

April 16, 2025

Uncover the steps you can during the April admissions season to turn acceptances into enrollments.

6 Steps to Take to Improve Communication and Boost Student Enrollment

April 9, 2025

Learn how to improve communication and streamline processes to boost student enrollment and enhance the student experience.

Harness the Power of Sophomore/Junior Search

January 22, 2025

We explore how a little bit of planning can have your enrollment funnel overflowing.

Text Message Marketing Best Practices

December 11, 2024

Our colleagues at Spark451 provide tips for optimizing SMS and MMS marketing campaigns.

Jenzabar Partner Spotlight: How Nelnet Enables Institutions to Improve Retention With Tuition Payment Plans

December 4, 2024

How can colleges improve retention when students can’t afford a lump-sum tuition payment? Flexible payment plans are the solution. 

The 2025 EDUCAUSE Top 10, Part 2: Navigating Trust and Resilience in Higher Education

October 30, 2024

At its annual meeting this year, EDUCAUSE unveiled its 2025 Top 10. We break down the critical issues shaping higher education in this three-part series.

The 2025 EDUCAUSE Top 10, Part 1: Prioritizing Key Challenges for Higher Education

October 23, 2024

At its annual meeting this year, EDUCAUSE unveiled its 2025 Top 10. We break down the critical issues shaping higher education in this three-part series.

Top 5 Admissions CRM Focus Areas for Fall

October 16, 2024

Our colleagues at Spark451 explore how you can make the most of higher education’s fall enrollment season.

Email Marketing Best Practices

October 2, 2024

Our colleagues at Spark451 explore essential tips for higher education institutions looking to elevate their communication strategy.

How College and University Presidents Are Navigating Uncertainty

September 4, 2024

In a companion piece to its 2024 survey, IHE explores how higher education leaders are confronting today’s financial challenges.

Take Control of Your Financial Aid Offers

August 21, 2024

Discover how to stay on top of financial aid communications and why digitals offers may be more impactful than paper ones.

Freshmen Persistence and Retention Rates Are Up. Here’s How You Can Sustain the Trend.

July 31, 2024

Freshmen retention and persistence is increasing. Here’s how to bolster early intervention and first-year programs to continue the upward trend.

Keeping Students and Families Engaged Through the Enrollment Cycle

July 24, 2024

With normal melt enhanced by FAFSA challenges, what can institutions do to maintain student engagement throughout the spring and summer?