This session will touch on several real-world examples of how to use data to guide strategy, communicate with stakeholders and plan for the future.

Learn how to efficiently review financial aid folders before, during and after you have all the required documents.

There are several data visualization programs coming to market and many of the tools our offices use now include some very nice dashboards. However, not every school...

Develop financial aid communication templates that are simple, consistent and clear. Create a timeline of outreach for the season.

Many schools are now using surveys to help inform strategy. Whether you want to learn more about constituent satisfaction, gauge the efficacy of your admissions...

Using the final award and enrollment data from your financial aid system, we will create a forecasting report to determine your financial aid budget for the season ahead.

Independent schools are tasked to create diverse campus environments. The admission of qualified non-traditional students contributes to campus diversity, but many of...

Many schools rely on applicant interviews to give them a glimpse of what a student is really like. But do we have a clear sense of what characteristics we are hoping...

The lack of consistency around the recruitment and enrollment of F-1 international students at U.S. secondary schools not only raises ethical concerns, but also opens...

Your parents love your school and they want to help advance the mission. Developing a strong parent ambassador program is essential for the admission office. Learn how...

How many school marketing, communications and admission professionals want to incorporate a robust and renewable video strategy into their marketing plans, but have...

Are you overlooking your biggest asset in marketing your school? A premier student ambassador program can be a wonderful selling point for your school. What better way...

As the challenge of maintaining strong enrollment in Lower and Middle School increases, admission staff have had to become increasingly more creative in ways to...

Many admission professionals spend much of the year searching for new approaches to reach their target audience and hit enrollment goals, all while competing with...

In this session you will hone in on 5-10 target zip codes for your school and walk away with the start of a marketing plan linked directly to enrollment goals.

In this session, we will build upon our work with DASL Databook and introduce MarketView, NAIS’s data-visualization tool. We will teach participants how to upload...

In this session we will review key components of Financial Aid Methodology and discuss how a greater understanding of the data can improve your Financial Aid and...

For years, consideration of merit aid was framed as a zero sum game, with funds for merit viewed as a drain on need-based funds. However, in most schools under...

What is a net tuition revenue model and how can we be most strategic in reaching enrollment goals? Using a net tuition revenue model as a financial aid strategy...

EMS Gives Back started as an idea and now is an annual event that draws hundreds of families to our campus each year. By finding an idea that is mission-appropriate,...

Are you tired of getting the random photograph or DVD with an application? Digital portfolios can be an effective way to gain a holistic view of your applicants, while...