πŸ›‘ Overcoming Objections About Your School 🏫 How to Flip the Negative to a Positive During the Admissions Process πŸ”„ Feb 24, 2024

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most significant decisions a family can make. It's a choice that involves both emotional and financial investment, often leading to a thorough evaluation of various options available. For independent or private schools, understanding and...

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The Secrets of Outstanding School Tours: A Quest for Insights Oct 21, 2023

Looking back at our summer adventures in Europe, we were swept up in a whirlwind of guided tours, each with its own story to tell. In the midst of bustling cities and historic sites, we set out on a mission to figure out what makes a tour truly perfect. Some moments left us in awe, while others...

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The Influence of Marketing, Admissions, and Development Presentations at Faculty In-Service Aug 12, 2023

Faculty In-Service sessions offer an incredible platform for the marketing, development, and admissions teams to connect with the faculty and staff. When you present at Faculty In-Service, you get to showcase your roles, clarify expectations, emphasize the importance of everyone's involvement in...

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πŸ“ΈπŸ“ Our Top 3 Photo Card Apps & How to Use Them in Your Retention Plan πŸ“šπŸ€³ Aug 05, 2023

Today, we are diving into the world of photo card apps and exploring how they can help us connect, thank, and engage with our parents and families as part of a comprehensive retention plan. We all know that building strong relationships with our school community is essential for...

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The Power of Review Sites & Google Business for Attracting Prospective Families Jul 28, 2023

Today, let's dive into a hot topic in the world of school marketing — the power of review sites and Google Business profiles! #SchoolMarketing #ReviewSites #GoogleBusiness

We all know that word-of-mouth plays a crucial role in attracting new families to our schools. Well, guess what?...

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Summer Project: Tools & Software for Admissions, Marketing & Development Teams to Explore Apr 26, 2023

Summer is a great time to explore potential tools that can save you and your school team time and money.  Start by making a list of tasks that are repetitive or time-consuming.

  • Where are you spending your energy and time?
  • Is it on content creation or social media posting?
  • Perhaps...
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Marketing Minute: Must Send Emails Dec 17, 2022

We're going to talk about the one email that you need to send every month to your community. And when I'm talking community, I'm talking about your admissions list, your summer camp list, your parents, your grandparents, and your donors. Everyone, okay.

And the goal of this one email is to...

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Marketing Minute: Admissions Events, ROI and Conversions Nov 12, 2022

We're going to talk about Admissions Events, their return on investment, and conversions. So let's start with admissions events. Oftentimes as schools, we just do events because they've always been done. But really we need to track the return on investment. We need to consider the return on...

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When You Need to Say No to an Applicant Dec 21, 2021

Hi there!

I'm going to start by sharing this incredible marketing quote which perfectly captures the essence of the topic I have for you today: 

"Marketing to everyone is marketing to no one."

You've heard me express this time and time again, but I want to stress how...

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3 Ways to Showcase Your School's Value to Your Admissions List Dec 07, 2021

Hi there!

Struggling to engage your admissions list? I have 3 key tips on how to win over the families considering enrolling in your school with strategies that showcase your special value proposition.

  1.  Your admissions list should be included in all your soft touch emails to families. What...
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3 Admissions Funnels to Boost Enrollment (That Aren't Open Houses) Nov 05, 2021

Hi there, 

It's admissions season 2022! How's it going? 

If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't worry—today I have 3 admissions funnels (that aren't open houses!) which you can be planning and implementing year-round. These are great ways to widen your funnel and boost...

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Cost-Effective Solutions for Hiring an Advancement Director Sep 11, 2021

Hi there! 

Today we're talking about advancement directorsdo you have one? Do you need one? 

If you don't yet have an advancement director, I would strongly encourage you to seek one out. Now, you may be thinking, why do I need an advancement director? What if my school doesn't...

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