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The 4 trends shaping the admissions process in 2024, per report

University Business

The college admissions process has endured some notable changes recently thanks to the rise of AI and the Supreme Court decision ruling on affirmative action. Thankfully, admissions management service Acuity Insights has identified some key trends shaping the landscape this year and some of the best practices to implement.

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The 4 E’s of Enrollment Management

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

The high cost of a traditional four-year, on-campus college degree, rising wages, and a robust job market have led many potential degree seekers to delay or even opt out of college. Taken together, these factors have stoked fears among higher ed institutions and enrollment managers of a looming enrollment cliff.

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Report: Students Interested in HBCUs Have Unique Wants and Concerns

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. The report is based on EAB’s 2023 Student Communications Preferences survey, which was taken by over 1,000 students who indicated that they were considering an HBCU.

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Report: Students Interested in HBCUs Have Unique Wants

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. The report is based on EAB’s 2023 Student Communications Preferences survey, which was taken by over 1,000 students who indicated that they were considering an HBCU.

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Post-Pandemic Resurgence Bolsters HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The lessening of health protocols for in-person classes and a return to co-curricular programming and vibrant campus life bring a bustling scene to admissions and enrollment offices. We have managed that through strategic enrollment because there is capacity,” Hudson said. Hudson, vice president for student affairs. “We

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A Fresh Admission Strategy to Hit Goals

Parchment

Recent admission seasons have been lackluster for many higher education institutions. It’s no wonder that Admissions teams seek proven yet adaptable strategies to boost student enrollment, especially as the downward trend has impacted schools. Moreover, the nature of admissions work is time-consuming.

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Top Retention Strategies for Diverse Modern Learners

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

As the needs of students change, universities must alter their recruitment and retention strategies to make sure that their messages resonate with diverse student prospects, and that they provide the right support services to meet these students’ needs. In the past, admission and retention staff viewed success as the student’s responsibility.