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Case Study: How a Team of One Filled a New Pharmacy School in a Shrinking Applicant Market
A new, rural pharmacy school had 80 seats to fill, no established reputation and a recruitment team of one. Two cycles later, the class was full. Here’s how a data-led, relationship-driven enrollment operation made it happen in a shrinking market.

Laura Rudolph
Aug 44 min read


Cognitive Dissonance in Higher Ed Marketing: Why Students Don’t Believe What You Say
You can say you’re affordable, inclusive and supportive. But if what students see doesn’t match, they won’t believe you. That disconnect is cognitive dissonance—and it’s quietly driving students away. Here’s how enrollment marketers can align messaging, experience, and behavior to build trust and keep students engaged.

Laura Rudolph
Apr 16 min read


New Year, New Campus Visit: Creating a Welcoming Admissions Office by Designing for the Senses (Part 2)
The best campus visits don’t happen by accident — they happen by design. In Part 2 of this series, we dive into how retail and hospitality brands use the five senses to shape emotion and memory, and how your admissions office can do the same. From scent and sound to comfort, taste, and visual identity, discover the small changes that transform your visit experience into something students feel long after they leave your campus.

Laura Rudolph
Jan 215 min read


How Disney’s Guest Flow Strategies Could Improve Admitted Student Day
Admitted student day shouldn’t be overwhelming. Disney’s approach to guest experience can help colleges design a smoother, more engaging eve

Laura Rudolph
Mar 26, 20253 min read
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