Social Media’s Role in the Independent School Enrollment & Search Phase Feb 17, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of presenting to MinnDEPENDENT on "Understanding the Impact: Social Media Marketing for Private Schools" with Andrea Gribble of #SocialSchool4EDU, and I wanted to share one of the key insights from our discussion. 

✨ Attracting prospective families and filling seats is a...

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5 Strategies for Funneling Prospective Students into your School and Camp Mar 29, 2023

The external community needs to get to know your school, teachers, staff, and campus sometimes years before they make a decision. If the only opportunities to engage with your school are admissions events, you’ll need to rethink your strategy. Some families don’t know they’re seeking an alternative ...

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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 staff in...

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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 enrollment. 

Let's dive in: 

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6 Reasons Why Digital Ads Won't Work for Your School Jul 17, 2021

Hey there! 

Are you trying to increase enrollment for your small or independent school through digital ads? If you're not seeing results, these 6 reasons may be why. 

For those of you just starting out, this can be reframed as the things you need to do before you start. 

1. Your online presence i...

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Why Summer Camp Should Be in Your Enrollment Funnel Jun 14, 2021

Hi there, 

Today we're talking about the importance of summer camp  ⛱  and why it needs to be a part of your enrollment funnel if it's not already. Here are two major reasons to be including those families in your that long-term funnel: 

1. Your summer camp program aligns with your mission and you...

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