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8 Effective Retention Strategies for your School

8 Effective Retention Strategies for your School

  • rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
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The months of January and February are usually focused on school leaders asking parents to re-enroll for another year. However, just because a family is enrolled today, doesn’t mean that they will continue their enrollment next year. Parents continually reflect on their experience in your school and evaluate the decisions they’ve made. Over the years, […]

6 Key Ingredients for Effective Admissions Follow-Up

6 Key Ingredients for Effective Admissions Follow-Up

  • rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
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In the competitive world of private school admissions, effective follow-up with prospective parents is not just a courtesy, but a crucial aspect of a successful enrollment strategy. Your goal is to build a relationship, understand the family’s needs, and demonstrate how your school can meet them. The admissions process is more than just filling seats; […]

First Impressions Matter in Private School Marketing

First Impressions Matter in Private School Marketing

  • rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
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First impressions are crucial in any marketing effort, but they hold particular significance in private school marketing. When parents and students consider a private school, they are not just looking for an institution; they are looking for a community that reflects their values, aspirations, and expectations. In private school marketing, positive first impressions are not […]

25 Timeless Enrollment Marketing Maxims for School Growth

25 Timeless Enrollment Marketing Maxims for School Growth

  • rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
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In 2023, I had the opportunity to partner with 70 independent and faith-based schools. From my Enrollment Catalyst Program (on-site and virtual) to ongoing coaching, to my School Survey Solutions to my online School Ambassador Training Program, I am thankful for my partnership with school leaders. I helped many schools implement their enrollment marketing plans […]

January 24-26: A Deep Dive Into the Admissions Process

January 24-26: A Deep Dive Into the Admissions Process

  • rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
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Join us in Orlando on January 24-26, 2024, for A Deep Dive into the Admissions Process.  Admission is the engine room of enrollment, and you want to make sure your team is firing on all cylinders. In this workshop, we’ll discuss lead generation, open houses, inquiry management, campus visits, admissions presentations, value propositions, follow-up processes, […]

8 Compelling Reasons to Continue Marketing When Your School is Thriving

8 Compelling Reasons to Continue Marketing When Your School is Thriving

  • rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
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In the fast-paced world of school life, it’s a common misconception that once enrollment is full, there’s less need for ongoing marketing efforts. However, the reality is quite the opposite. Recently, some school leaders in which I have coached and connected with, mentioned that they have backed off from their marketing efforts. For example, read […]

6 Enrollment Marketing Strategies for Your School in September

6 Enrollment Marketing Strategies for Your School in September

  • rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
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The excitement of a new school year is in the air. Throughout my admissions career, there was always one day that I looked forward to—the first day of school. This day is the reward for your hard work during the year recruiting and enrolling new families when you see them on your campus. It also […]

Bridging the Gap from Middle to High School

Bridging the Gap from Middle to High School

  • rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
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Register for the Enrollment Marketing Geeks first Show & Tell Show on Thursday, September 7, at 1pm EDT. Bridging the Gap From Middle to High School Mount Paran Christian School in Kennesaw, GA, will Show & Tell their Encounter Week. Encounter Week encourages middle schoolers to continue their academic journey in high school at Mount […]

Two New Enrollment Marketing Workshops for Private School Leaders

Two New Enrollment Marketing Workshops for Private School Leaders

  • rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
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In 2022, the Enrollment Marketing Geeks — Andy Lynch, President and CEO of North Star Marketing, and Dr. Rick Newberry, President of Enrollment Catalyst — decided to take the show on the road. More than 50 school leaders registered for the first-ever Geeks on the Road workshop. There was lots of learning, laughs, and Florida […]

Announcing The Show & Tell Show by the Enrollment Marketing Geeks

Announcing The Show & Tell Show by the Enrollment Marketing Geeks

  • rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
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Do you ever wonder about how other schools do things? Have you ever seen something another school is doing and thought, “That’s a great idea! I wonder how they pulled that off?” Or maybe you’re just the curious type who loves big ideas, new approaches, and thought-provoking questions. If so, you’ll want to tune into […]

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