3 Enrollment Takeaways from EMA #AC25Austin To Consider Now

Takeaway #1: Independent schools need to articulate ROI beyond admission to selective colleges.

As NAIS President Debra Wilson showed us, 51% of Gen Z graduates say their degree wasn’t worth the cost. Fortunately, educational leaders at organizations like the Educational Records Bureau have shown us how post pandemic achievement trends are playing out differently in public schools and private schools. Read more…


Takeaway #2: A Collaborative Enrollment Director/CFO Relationship is More Essential Than Ever.

As NBOA President Jeff Shields shared, this relationship and the utilization of financial forecasting tools available today should be a fundamental part of any school’s strategic enrollment management efforts.  Read more…


Takeaway #3: We Need to Expand Our Definition of “School” Before Its Too Late.

As NAIS Vice President Mark Mitchell noted, tuition and financial aid trends over the past ten years continue to move in a concerning direction. One of many possible reasons may be the growing trend of home schooling, micro schools, virtual schools and now AI Centered Schools.   Read more…



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We Need to Expand Our Definition of “School” Before It's Too Late