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Why do students pick the schools that they do?
Understanding what attracts students to a school when they’re conducting their college search is critical for developing a recruitment strategy. Our latest research reveals both expected and unexpected factors—ranging from affordability to the social and political context of a school’s location—that drive student interest.
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What enrollment leaders are saying about the Great Opt-Out
The percentage of high school graduates attending four-year colleges and universities has seen a historic decline in recent years. We polled more than eighty enrollment leaders from around the country regarding their experiences with this important trend.
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Three ways recruitment has changed in 2024, according to our new high school counselor survey
High school counselors have a front row seat to changing student and family attitudes about college, and their insights are invaluable. Which is why, every year, we survey high school counselors about their workload, well-being, and perspective on changes in student behavior.
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Unlocking the secrets of GA4 engagement rates
Explore website engagement metrics and benchmarks for colleges and universities, to help assess how your institution compares to your peers.
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Modern student marketing tactics to engage Gen Z
Appily’s student marketing team has deployed several innovative strategies that have proven effective with Gen Z. Here’s how we’re cutting through the noise—and how you can do the same.
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How to measure your university website’s performance
Learn the core KPIs to measure your university website's performance metrics and optimize for success and visibility.
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Financial Value Transparency readiness: 4 key steps for enrollment leaders
This blog unpacks the new Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) initiative, and prepares VPEMs for FVT reporting.
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What you need to know about hyper-personalization in enrollment marketing
Without a doubt, “hyper-personalization” is one of the buzziest marketing terms of the decade thus far. Even within higher education marketing and enrollment management, practitioners are hearing about “hyper-personalized” innovations at every turn.
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College costs: How enrollment teams can address parent and student concerns
Learn how institutions can help families navigate financial concerns & discuss college affordability with students with clear comms strategies. Read more.
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