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Higher Ed Trends, Strategies, and Solutions


How an Application "Momentum Week" Could Boost Completion Rates
Instead of urgency, what if colleges used encouragement to help students complete applications? A dedicated “Momentum Week” could work.

Laura Rudolph
Jul 232 min read


It's Time to Stop Saying Parents Matter and Start Showing It
We say it all the time: “Parents are important,” but how often do our actions actually reflect that? Walk through specific, tangible strategies for making parents feel seen, heard and empowered to help their student say yes.

Laura Rudolph
Jun 254 min read


What if College Applications Adapted to Student Behavior in Real Time?
What if college apps adjusted in real time to help students finish with confidence? A more intuitive, student-friendly process is possible.

Laura Rudolph
Jun 112 min read


3 Easy Fixes to Improve Your Inquiry Form
Students abandon clunky inquiry forms. Here’s how to fix yours fast and capture more leads—without a major overhaul.

Laura Rudolph
Apr 233 min read


Do Undecided Students Retain at Lower Rates? Here’s Why Colleges Should Find Out.
If undecided students retain at lower rates, what can enrollment do? Help them explore majors before they enroll. Here’s how.

Laura Rudolph
Apr 164 min read


If You Don’t Have a Parent Communication Plan, This Is Your Sign to Start One
Parents aren’t just influencers in the college search—they’re co-decision makers. Here’s how to build a parent communication plan that works

Laura Rudolph
Apr 94 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


What If You Sent an Email With the Wrong Name—On Purpose?
Could sending an email with the wrong name—on purpose—grab attention and reinforce personalization? A creative risk with potential rewards.

Laura Rudolph
Jan 223 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


Gen Z Is Overwhelmed—Here’s How to Actually Motivate Them to Finish Their Apps
For Gen Z, who have higher levels of anxiety than previous ones, this sense of urgency can feel paralyzing rather than motivating.

Laura Rudolph
Jan 32 min read


The Psychology of Progress Bars: A Simple Trick to Increase Application Submissions
Students abandon college applications not because they lack interest, but because they feel overwhelmed. A progress bar taps into behavioral

Laura Rudolph
Dec 28, 20243 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


Predicting Yield with a Holiday Gift Guide? 🎙️Listen to How It Worked.
A holiday gift guide email to parents turned into a powerful way to predict yield. Here’s how it worked—and how colleges can do the same.

Laura Rudolph
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Higher Ed’s Newest Competitor Isn’t Another College—It’s Microcredentials
Higher ed’s real competition isn’t other colleges—it’s microcredentials that promise jobs in months, not years. How can we prove our value?

Laura Rudolph
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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