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Solving the Enrollment Puzzle at a Small College

Ruffaloni

In addition, Kelly learned when he started that he would have to hire a new director of financial aid as his current one was retiring, adding an even greater degree of difficulty to achieving enrollment success amid the chaos from the FAFSA changes. They added new strategies such as a virtual orientation event for transfer students.

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What Are Pre-Orientation Programs?

BestColleges

College pre-orientation programs help incoming first-year students adjust to campus life. Pre-orientation programs are voluntary and occur the summer before a student's first fall semester. Types of pre-orientation programs include those that help students with mental health challenges.

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12 Strategies to Deploy While We Await the FAFSA and Subsequent ISIR Arrival

Ruffaloni

By now we’ve all accepted that the next 60 days will be one of excitement and nervousness in the world of financial aid and enrollment management as we await the changes to the FAFSA. Remind internal and external audiences of the delayed FAFSA, that it’s impacting all colleges and universities, and that aid is coming.

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Why you should have a virtual Family Orientation Hub – and how to pull it off

CampusESP

Parent and Family Orientation. Hosting orientation helps families feel connected and part of the campus community from the get-go. Offering an online parent orientation option, either stand-alone or in addition to an in-person option, can benefit families in several ways. Why host virtual Family Orientation? The result?

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Move parent orientation online with CampusESP

CampusESP

And learn how setting up virtual parent orientation can help you meet your enrollment goals. Planning parent orientation, but not sure where to start? To get an idea of what virtual college orientation can look like for you, check out our case study on how Texas A&M pulled it off for 14,000 families. Let’s get started!

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How to Commit to a College: Insights and Advice

AdmissionSight

For some students, scholarships or financial aid may cover this deposit, but in most cases, it’s out-of-pocket and non-refundable, officially marking your spot in the incoming class. If the deposit is a financial challenge, reach out to the admissions office. Visit the campus and sign up for an orientation.

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Effectiveness of Recruiting Travel and Campus Visits in 2023 – Niche Instant Insights

Niche

Only 23% of high school or transfer students said that a good or bad experience during a virtual event can significantly sway their feelings about an institution. They were still more valuable than virtual events and traditional fall travel activities in terms of influencing their interest in a college.