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The effectiveness of in-person meetings spans various formatsfrom traditional campustours to innovative “mini-sessions” with faculty and current students. These interactions provide prospective students with tangible experiences that digital alternatives cannot replicate.
Example: This photo, culled from Instagram shows a sponsored “Week in the Life” post curated by students of Georgetown University/McDonough School of Business’s MSC in Business Analytics program. Example: Here, John Cabot University allows visitors to its website to explore stories, and events, from its alumni, students, and faculty.
Conversely, Remarketing targets those who have already engaged with the institution in some way—whether by visiting the website, downloading a brochure, or clicking on a previous ad. Example: Here, the University of Fredericton has secured high-volume keywords, making them easy to find for anyone exploring their MBA options on YouTube.
Take an Official CampusTour No college campus visit would be complete without a campustour! Campustours are typically led by current students with firsthand experience in living on campus, taking classes, and navigating opportunities for students. FAQ Why are college campus visits important?
A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour GA Tech with colleagues from HECA. We attended a wonderful information session followed by a thorough campustour. This was my first time visiting the campus, and I was impressed with what I saw and learned about the school.
Here is a FAQ for you and two free downloadable templates to guide you in your research. Should I Book an Official CampusTour and Information Session? Although these tours are part of a college’s marketing, and therefore should be taken in that light, you can gain valuable information from the tour and info session.
Consider the following ideas to help improve your UX: 1) Have a clear call-to-action (CTA) always visible There’s a lot to like about landing on the home page of Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU). MSMU hides the universal navigation behind a hamburger menu (a smart way to conserve space on mobile) but keeps the primary CTA above the fold.
A school page gives a school, college, or university the chance to present itself and showcase its community and academics. Example : John Cabot University has a well-structured LinkedIn page introducing its campus and teaching approach to new prospects.
FREE DOWNLOAD : Create a Spreadsheet for Your College List. Legacy/Big Donors/Trustee Referral/Child of University Employee : All of these students can get special consideration in admissions. Take Your First CampusTours Begin your campustours by visiting some easily accessible locations, ideally by taking official tours.
Whether you’re an administrator at a large university or a small private school, these tactics can be tailored to fit your unique context and help you attract the right students for your programs. Automated email campaigns can be triggered based on specific actions, such as downloading a brochure or attending a virtual open house.
Example : Iona University developed a Google Display ad that appears on a website geared toward its target audience. Source: Iona University. Below is an example of a video ad created by the University of Leeds to attract prospects using one of Facebook’s ad placements: Source: University of Leeds.
The best way to do that is to schedule a handful of campustours the summer before or early in junior year. Skidmore, Loyola Maryland, University of Vermont, SUNY New Paltz) Large or very large school (e.g. Consider which factors matter to you by working through this FREE CTK DOWNLOAD: list of college research questions.
Whether you’re an administrator at a large university or a small private school, these tactics can be tailored to fit your unique context and help you attract the right students for your programs. Automated email campaigns can be triggered based on specific actions, such as downloading a brochure or attending a virtual open house.
In 2023, students continue to show a similar level of interest in requesting virtual campustours (24%) as they did in 2021 (25%) — when virtual tours were the only option available. Download the process mapping tool here. This will help you avoid simply creating digital versions of imperfect processes.
Plan a Virtual CampusTour If you’re still exploring different colleges or haven’t even started yet, that’s OK, there’s still time! Funny how they never photograph campus on a bad day!) Now that you are on campus, orient yourself by downloading a campus map and marking where you are starting.
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