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Higher Ed Trends, Strategies, and Solutions


One Year of Text Secret Shopping Revealed on "Mission Admissions" podcast🎙️
After a year of secret shopping as a student and parent, I uncovered what most colleges get wrong about text messaging. Generic, one-off blasts don’t build trust—thoughtful, timely, personalized texts do. In this episode, we explore what works, what doesn’t, and how to make SMS a real relationship builder.

Laura Rudolph
Sep 181 min read


The 15-Minute Flex Stop: An Easy Way to Personalize Campus Tours
Campus tours shouldn’t feel one-size-fits-all. The 15-Minute Flex Stop lets visitors personalize part of their tour—choosing an extra stop t

Laura Rudolph
Apr 22 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 263 min read


Want More Impactful Campus Visits? Try This One Simple Fix.
Imagine a simple system that can ensure everyone on campus knows how to interact with a visitor.

Laura Rudolph
Jan 162 min read


Authenticity Wins: Why Your Campus Visit Should Embrace the Imperfect
College life isn’t perfect. And maybe, that’s a good thing.

Laura Rudolph
Jan 83 min read


Marketing Doesn’t Make Deposits. Relationships Do.
Marketing builds awareness, but admissions and campus connections seal the deal. Higher ed needs all three to turn students into deposits.

Laura Rudolph
Dec 24, 20243 min read
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