Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Student expectations are key for online enrollment. While increased demand for online learning has driven enrollment growth, simply having an online program may not be enough to attract and retain students. Meeting expectations goes beyond keeping students happy— it’s crucial for enrollment.

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Ruffaloni

JULY 11, 2024

Higher education is an increasingly competitive marketplace for each prospect that could be a future enrolled student at your institution. Our 2022 research among online program marketers indicates even higher proportions of leads coming from these two sources. Let’s set up a time to talk. Contact us 4.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Through a search (and some magic algorithmics) she has found the perfect niche program at ABC University and requests more information. 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.

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Enrollment Catalyst

JANUARY 22, 2024

The months of January and February are usually focused on school leaders asking parents to re-enroll for another year. However, just because a family is enrolled today, doesn’t mean that they will continue their enrollment next year. A high-quality experience will likely result in families that want to remain enrolled.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 26, 2023

It seems to me that there may be as many ways to use market data to support a new program concepts as there are institutions (or even programs). However, this means you are making decisions affecting tens of thousands of dollars of program development on the feedback of a couple dozen people (however well informed they may be).

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Enrollment Catalyst

JULY 24, 2024

Recently, I had the opportunity to present a webinar to nearly 800 school leaders sponsored by Blackbaud. You can access the recording to learn about a comprehensive approach to onboarding new families: Beyond Enrollment–Onboarding K-12 Families for Retention Success. Answer questions and provide support. Disciplinary problems.

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Enrollment Catalyst

JANUARY 3, 2023

Over the years, I have written many blog posts on this topic and have presented many webinars and workshops at conferences. Learn more about the NPS survey and how Enrollment Catalyst can conduct this at your school. Learn more about Enrollment Catalyst’s School Survey Solutions.

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Niche

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Effective mid-cycle enrollment strategies can make all the difference for schools hoping to fill their funnels and secure enrollment for next fall. Why mid-cycle strategies matter Mid-cycle enrollment strategies are crucial for schools to stay nimble and responsive to changing parent expectations and market conditions.

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Ruffaloni

AUGUST 28, 2024

We now need to understand whether this represents a seismic shift in how we market, position, recruit for, and organize our online programs, or a more nuanced one. At the graduate level alone, higher education researcher Robert Kelchen reports that over the last decade an average of 320 new online programs were being launched each year.

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Online Programs Transition Enrollment Higher Education 147

Enrollment Catalyst

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Once a family is enrolled in your school, the parent is in the evaluation phase of the Family Journey. Just because a family is enrolled today, doesn’t mean that they will continue their enrollment. I have written many blog posts, conducted several webinars, and conference workshops on effective retention strategies.

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Enrollment Catalyst

JANUARY 15, 2024

In the competitive world of private school admissions, effective follow-up with prospective parents is not just a courtesy, but a crucial aspect of a successful enrollment strategy. The post 6 Key Ingredients for Effective Admissions Follow-Up appeared first on Enrollment Catalyst.

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Admissions Private School Enrollment Extracurricular 214

Ruffaloni

APRIL 27, 2023

While working in enrollment operations at Columbia University, Penn State University, and Carnegie Mellon University, Robert Tallerico became increasing interested in how technology can assist in enrollment operations—when systems are set up correctly. Watch this insightful webinar.

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Enrollment Out-of-State Online Programs In-State 147

Niche

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It’s no secret … you know better than anyone that the past few years for higher ed enrollment have been rough as institutions continue searching for ways to improve affordability and boost student enrollment. But the truth is, college enrollment has been declining since 2010 and has continued to fall since the start of the pandemic.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 21, 2024

Get all the insights at our study release webinar on May 1 , as RNL experts explore how the data can inform policies, practices, and priorities to ensure they align with student expectations. When viewed holistically, the data lead to five interlinked action items that institutions must tackle in order to grow online enrollment.

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Online Programs Enrollment Policies Programs 130

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 5, 2024

Reading Time: 10 minutes The journey from prospective student to enrolled pupil is anything but linear. At the heart of this journey is the admissions funnel —a powerful tool that, when optimized, can significantly enhance the effectiveness of your enrollment strategies. Source: HEM) What are the stages of the enrollment funnel?

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Ruffaloni

AUGUST 30, 2023

As graduate enrollment begins to cool and traditional undergraduate enrollment continues to face challenges, institutions need to ensure that their marketing, outreach, and recruitment practices align with how today’s graduate students make their decisions. 40 percent of online students live within 25 miles of the program of choice.

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Graduate Students Enrollment Programs 147

Ruffaloni

MARCH 31, 2023

Watch the webinar RNL’s webinar “ The Moving Target: Successful Strategies in Marketing to Online Students ” generated some of the best questions in recent memory ( you can watch it now ). Charles Ramos Charles Ramos, Vice President, Graduate and Online Enrollment Management.

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Online Programs Enrollment Higher Education Out-of-State 130

Ruffaloni

APRIL 27, 2023

Because in study after study we have learned that no method is used more by prospective graduate and online students to find their program. With this in mind, we held our Driving Organic Growth webinar to focus on the latest strategies to get the most out of your SEO. Explore more in our webinar.

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Placement Enrollment Graduate Students Programs 147

Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Writing Mentorship Program Begin your journey toward stronger, high-impact writing! ENROLL NOW Writing is key to success in college admissions and beyond. START NOW Writing promotes self-reflection and emotional intelligence. Journaling, personal essays, and reflective writing assignments help students develop self-awareness.

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High School Mentorships Mentorship Extracurricular 84

EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

5 Tips to Recruit and Enroll Latine/x Students in Your Community College. In this post, I’ll share five ways your community college can strengthen recruitment and enrollment efforts among Latine/x students sourced from EAB research and best practices from our 850+ Navigate partners. Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Growing online enrollment is one of the most effective strategies institutions can employ to counterbalance the oncoming shortfall of traditional undergraduates. Don’t miss our webinar on October 17 Join Phil and I on October 17 for an expanded version of our conversation. government are complicating life for many institutions.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

How do you ensure the success of new program launches? RNL and Pratt have been working together for more than five years, and in that time seven new programs have been launched. She said, “These programs may all be in the engineering world, but every one of them has required a complete re-think of what will work. “The

Higher Education 147

Higher Education Enrollment Field of Study Programs 147

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 19, 2024

Reading Time: 11 minutes As an educational institution looking to thrive and grow, increasing student enrollment is likely a top priority. Why is student enrollment important? This blog aims to provide actionable insights into five key strategies to help increase your student enrollment.

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Enrollment Education Education Financial Aid 81

Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This review includes students at four-year private and public institution, two-year community colleges, along with students in graduate programs and online learners. 89% 81% My program advisor is accessible by telephone and email. 89% 81% My program advisor is accessible by telephone and email.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 18, 2024

If your core markets are declining, there are various strategies to sustain or grow enrollment. Can we build strategies to support our enrollment goals using this market intel? If your market is stable or growing, how do you anticipate where increased competition may arise due to changes in adjacent markets? Absolutely!

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Out-of-State Enrollment Higher Education In-State 130

Ruffaloni

MARCH 31, 2023

Over the course of the year we offered a series of webinars, workbooks, and guides seeking to provide institutions with the building blocks necessary take ownership of their online future. Every institution is known for certain academic programs where you’re ranked fairly highly in the country.

Online Programs 162

Online Programs Enrollment Higher Education Government 162

EAB

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The 4 biggest challenges facing graduate and adult education programs, according to presidents and provosts. The pressure is on for graduate programs. For the first time in nearly a decade, graduate enrollment declined in 2021 and 2022, according to NSC projections. Here are the top four challenges university leaders identified.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MARCH 12, 2025

Your graduates are living proof of your programs effectiveness. Struggling with enrollment? Our expert digital marketing services can help you attract and enroll more students! For schools, this network fosters goodwill and credibility, proving that your programs produce graduates who thrive in competitive industries.

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Mentorship Mentorships Placement Higher Education 71

Ruffaloni

MARCH 28, 2024

The key challenge for many schools has been not just a lack of bandwidth, but also not having the in-house expertise needed to create, manage, market for, recruit, and enroll students in online programs. leads, marketing materials/creative, online web presence for the online programs, revenue, etc.)

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Online Programs Enrollment Graduate Students Programs 130

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As a school administrator or marketer, youre likely aware that competition for student enrollment is fiercer than ever. Struggling with enrollment? Our expert digital marketing services can help you attract and enroll more students! Contact HEM today! Finally, invest in ongoing education and training.

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Niche

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Download the whitepaper Register for the 9/17 webinar discussion In recent years, college admissions has shifted significantly, driven by changing student mindsets and behavioral trends. Enrollment management has firmly shifted to a buyer’s market. This was our ninth year conducting the Niche Enrollment Survey.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I recently hosted Top Tier Admissions’ “Ask Me Anything” webinar, where we dove deep into the importance of having a solid early admissions strategy and all the perks that come with it. Application Review Program Do you have a compelling and strategic application package that will rise above the rest?

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 7, 2024

By understanding and leveraging these trends, your institution can enhance its visibility, strengthen its brand, and achieve its enrollment goals. Hyper-personalized marketing, which leverages data to create tailored interactions, has emerged as a powerful strategy to engage students on a deeper level and drive enrollment success.

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Niche

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

From deciding if, when and where to apply and enroll, students are turning to the trusted adults in their lives to make important decisions about their futures. We then asked seniors about the key influences in their enrollment decisions. Cost and aid have a tremendous impact on enrollment decisions. Turns out, it wasn’t.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This blog can serve as your guide on the best colleges for autistic students, including the best schools for high-functioning autism and colleges with autism programs. Colleges with Autism Programs What Are the Best Colleges for ADHD? In choosing the right college, you need to pay attention to the details of the resources they offer.

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The Enrollment Marketer

JUNE 7, 2023

Of course these traditional efforts still have their place in college enrollment marketing, but today the digital realm offers unparalleled opportunities for outreach and engagement. In the dynamic landscape of higher education, effective digital marketing strategies are more crucial than ever in increasing student enrollment.

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Niche

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Register for the webinar on Thursday, November 7, at 2 p.m. Whether your admissions season is well underway or you just opened applications in October, these results provide the insights you need to make timely adjustments to meet your enrollment goals for next year.

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