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Disparities of African American Men and Obtaining a College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid and scholarships are available, but often not sufficient to bridge the gap, and the burden of student loans can be a daunting deterrent. Predominantly white institutions (PWIs) may lack the cultural competency and support services needed to address the unique challenges faced by African American students.

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Enrollment Strategies for Moving Students through the Funnel

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Digital tactics include social media ads, blog content, and search engine optimization (SEO), while traditional methods include college fairs, in-person events, direct mail, and phone calls. Remind students about upcoming deadlines for enrollment and financial aid applications. Personalize your tactics. Create urgency.

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Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

EAB

Learn more Learn more about intent marketing to recruit adult learners How to support adult learners For adult learners, the weight of career, family, and other personal obligations can make college especially difficult to navigate. Organic social media can change that. July 28, 2023 Didn’t meet your graduate enrollment goals?

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How your future students’ needs are changing in 5 big ways

University Business

What colleges should do : Administrators should prioritize transparency around billing and financial aid while also demonstrating how their programs will enable students to achieve long-term career and personal goals. Instagram is their favorite social media platform for interacting with institutions. Communication preferences.

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Community College Enrollment: Reducing Inefficiencies in Onboarding

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Emphasis on Student Support Growing institutions prioritize comprehensive student support services that help learners succeed academically and professionally. Not only does this commitment lead to more applications, it can also improve student retention rates.

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Enrollment and Admissions Funnel: The Student Journey from Inquiry to Enrollment

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Prospective students might start their journey by conducting a simple Google search, but they will also often visit social media platforms, participate in virtual campus tours, and attend online webinars before starting their application. Interest: Once awareness is achieved, the focus shifts to nurturing interest and familiarity.

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Are you losing grad and adult enrollments at the last minute? Try these 4 strategies.

EAB

Sixty-five percent of those students say they need more information, such as details about financial aid and overall cost, to make an enrollment decision. And continue to highlight faculty expertise throughout the recruitment process via faculty profiles on your website and social media channels.