March, 2026Archive for
Introducing The Admissions Procrastinator™: A Smarter Way to Manage Inquiries
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog
I’m excited to introduce a new approach for admissions teams: The Admissions Procrastinator™ This simple system helps your team stay focused, reduce pressure, and avoid unnecessary urgency. Here’s how it works: A new inquiry comes in. You see it. You note it. And then… You wait. Why The Admissions Procrastinator™ Works The Admissions Procrastinator™ is […]
Introducing The Form Wall™: A Better Way to Manage Admissions Inquiries
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog
I’m excited to announce a new best practice for admissions offices: The Form Wall™ This simple, effective system helps your team stay organized, efficient, and focused on what matters most. Here’s how it works: When a parent reaches out, whether by phone or email, your response is clear and consistent: “Thank you for contacting us. […]
Why It’s Time to Survey Your Parents (and What Most Schools Get Wrong)
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog
If you’re like most school leaders, you’ve just come through one of the most important seasons of the year: re-enrollment. Most schools move on from re-enrollment without fully understanding what just happened. Seats are filled, or you are still working to finalize a few decisions. Numbers are coming together. Plans for next year are already […]
When Your Distinctives Disappear: A Lesson from Southwest Airlines for Schools
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog
For the past fifteen years, since I launched Enrollment Catalyst, I’ve flown almost exclusively on Southwest Airlines. If you travel often, you probably have your preferred airline. For me, it became Southwest fairly quickly after I started my consulting work. When you’re flying across the country multiple times a month, you start to appreciate anything […]

