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5 Reasons Why a School Declines in Enrollment
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Enrollment,Leadership,Marketing,School Growth
School leaders typically call me for several reasons. The head of school wants to put together an enrollment and marketing plan. The head of school wants me to provide coaching, direction and accountability for the enrollment and marketing team. OR The school is facing an enrollment problem. One of the most common problems is […]
7 Strategies that Led to Eastern Christian School’s Enrollment Turnaround
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Admissions,Blog,Enrollment,Inbound Marketing,Leadership,Marketing,Re-Enrollment,School Growth
I will be offering a free webinar for school leaders on Thursday, May 12, at 2pm EDT. Eastern Christian’s Enrollment Turnaround – 7 Strategies that Made the Difference You don’t want to miss this webinar.
Facebook Live is a Game-Changer for your School
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Inbound Marketing,Marketing,Web-based Marketing Strategies
Are you ready to go live on Facebook? Are you ready to go live in your school marketing? The newest trend in social media is “going live.” Last year the live broadcasting apps of Periscope and Meerkat gave anyone the opportunity to go live. In fact, I wrote a blog post on the use of Periscope […]
4 Questions to Ask About Your School’s Facebook Strategy
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Inbound Marketing,Web-based Marketing Strategies,Website
Facebook continues to rule the social media world with over 1.5 billion users. It’s amazing that this site continues to dominate. In fact, just this week, Mark Zuckerberg just presented his 10-year plan for Facebook. In every school that I provide enrollment and marketing coaching, I usually begin my process with a parent survey. I […]
Secret Advice from a Private School Secret Shopper
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Admissions,Blog,Marketing,Website
Do you know what it’s like for prospective parents to “shop” your school? Do you know how the admissions experience at your school compares to your competition? Do you wish that you could secretly shop your school and your main competitors? These questions are very integral to your enrollment and marketing effort as the “shopping” […]
Two “Can’t Miss” Admissions/Marketing Conferences
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Admissions,Blog,Inbound Marketing,Marketing,School Growth
One of the best ways to sharpen your enrollment and marketing knowledge and skills, is to attend a conference (besides reading my blog!). While I am always careful in my promotion of other companies and their services, there are two “can’t-miss” conferences that you should plan to attend.
Retention Takes Leadership — A Conversation with Don Johnson
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Enrollment,Retention,School Growth
I met Don Johnson a few years ago. Don is a one of the most gifted, visionary leaders I have ever met. Don is the Superintendent of Cascade Christian Schools in Puyallup, WA. CCS has 1,343 students enrolled on five campuses, one of the largest ACSI Christian schools in the country. And, the school is […]
First Year Enrollment Director Makes A Huge Difference
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Admissions,Blog,Enrollment,Marketing,School Growth,Website
This interview is about a first time director of marketing and enrollment hired right out of college. Two years ago, I partnered with the leadership of Riverside Christian School in Yakima, WA, to help them turn around their enrollment. As part of my process, I identified the need for them to hire their first director […]
Is Variable Tuition Right for Your School?
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Financial Aid,Marketing,School Growth
In every school that I have partnered with, cost continues to be an issue among parents. When I conduct a parent survey, I can predict that affordability will be one of the lowest rated areas of satisfaction and tuition will be one of the least liked areas of the school. Cost is the most […]
Southside Christian School Selects Enrollment Catalyst
Last summer, Dr. Sam Barfell moved to South Carolina to become the Superintendent at Southside Christian School. Dr. Barfell previously served as the Vice President for Professional Development at the Association of Christian School’s International (ACSI). Southside Christian School is located in Simpsonville, SC (just outside of Greenville), and enrolls just over 1,000 students to […]
