Admissions Funnel Assessment

Why approach admissions funnel development strategically?

• Unweave and understand complex decision-making processes of prospective students within a particular market segment;
• Identify language and messaging that most resonates with students in your target audiences;
• Pinpoint where to position messaging so it speaks to your prospective students;
• Learn who or what strongly influences prospective students, and why those influences hold sway; and
• Identify new audiences who may not yet have enough information about your offerings, and learn what motivates them to pursue your program.

Common questions about strategically developing the admissions funnel:

• In today’s climate, what should we do to keep our admissions pipeline healthy for the near and long terms?
• Where are critical points in a student’s decision-making process where our message might resonate most effectively?
• Which information sources do our prospective students rely on most?
• How do prospective students envision their futures with our degree on their resume or CV?
• How might we leverage our school identity or brand in ways that attract students?
  
  

How we can help:

• Learn which program assets students find most appealing, and why.
• Isolate areas for additional outreach, message re-development, or resource re-allocation.
• Assess perceived strengths and weaknesses at each stage of the funnel from inquirers, applicants, and non-matriculates.

• Understand where students look for information, and discern what information most affects their decision processes.

• Identify specific competitor strategies or offerings that draw students’ attention away from your program, and why.
• Develop new game plans for differentiating your program and attracting candidates.

• Explore the needs of untapped student populations, and learn how you might satisfy them.
• Recognize specific social, cultural, or economic trends that may affect students’ pursuit of your programs.