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The Children’s School (GA) Partners with Rick Newberry
Located in Atlanta, GA, The Children’s School is an independent school serving students from age three through 6th grade since 1970. Through their hands-on, experiential approach to elementary education, children develop the ability to think logically and critically and to love the learning process. Dr. Rick Newberry will visit their campus on May 11-12 to […]
8 Ways to Market Your School’s Graduates
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Inbound Marketing,Marketing,Web-based Marketing Strategies,Website
It’s hard to believe that graduation will soon be here. I remember a group of seniors one year when I was head of school. They decided that their senior prank would consist of putting dead fish on top of our school building as well as toilet papering the trees. The problem came when the neighbors […]
Alverno High School Selects Enrollment Catalyst Program
Located in Sierra Madre, CA, Alverno High School has selected the Enrollment Catalyst Program to move the school forward in its enrollment and marketing effort. Alverno High School is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory high school for young women. Dr. Rick Newberry will be working with the leadership team, including Julia Fanara, head of school, […]
7 Key Findings from 89 Virginia Independent School Websites
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Admissions,Blog,Web-based Marketing Strategies,Website
This week I had the opportunity to present a full-day workshop at the Virginia Association of Independent School’s (VAIS) Admissions Conference. This organization is comprised of 89 independent schools throughout the state of Virginia. As preparation for my workshop, I reviewed all 89 of their school’s websites. I discovered some interesting findings. 1. 43% of […]
Dr. Rick Newberry to Speak at VAIS Admissions Retreat
Dr. Rick Newberry will be speaking at the Virginia Association of Independent Schools Admissions Retreat on Tuesday, April 21. The event will be held at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, VA, from 9am-3pm. Rick will be speaking on how you can “Get S.M.A.R.T. — Strategic Marketing and Recruitment/Retention Tactics” at your school. You can register […]
Q&A with Tassel™ about Online Marketing for Schools
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Inbound Marketing,Web-based Marketing Strategies
Online marketing (Inbound) is one of the most important strategies for school enrollment and marketing leaders to implement. Parents typically first learn about a school through word of mouth from a friend or online through a website, social media and review sites. Recently, I had an opportunity to ask Andy Lynch, Principal at Tassel™ in […]
5 Strategies to Apply from the Baylor School Website
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Marketing,Web-based Marketing Strategies,Website
A few days ago I wrote a blog post sharing 9 things I really love about the Baylor School website. If you are considering a new website or an enhancement of your current site, there are some important strategies that you can learn and implement from the Baylor School website. From a marketing perspective, […]
Baylor School Sets a New Standard for Websites
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Inbound Marketing,Marketing,Website
I really love Baylor School’s new website. Designed by Finalsite, the website design features a parallax scrolling format that allows for more content, storytelling and marketing messages on the homepage.
St. James Academy (CA) Partners with Enrollment Catalyst
St. James Academy, located in Solana Beach, CA, is the latest school to partner with Enrollment Catalyst. St. James is a fully accredited, Catholic elementary and junior high school (K-8) that has been serving the San Diego North County Coastal community since 1952. Dr. Rick Newberry will be conducting a site visit at the school […]
Variable Tuition Leads to 10% Growth at Fredericksburg Christian
- rick.newberry@enrollmentcatalyst.com
- Blog,Enrollment,Financial Aid,School Growth
In May 2013, Rick Yost, Superintendent of Fredericksburg Christian Schools (VA), reached out to me. His school had experienced steady enrollment decline since a high of 1,299 students in 2005-06 to their low of 781 in 2013-14. As I began working with Rick and his team, we implemented an intensive marketing and enrollment plan. A few […]
