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Are you losing potential applicants? Avoid these 5 student recruitment mistakes.

Oct 31, 2024 | EdTech

Have you wondered what’s missing in your international student recruitment strategy?

Let’s explore some of the most common student recruitment mistakes that cost you valuable applicants and additional time spent on application processing.

Student recruitment mistake 1: Failing to personalize the applicant journey

Personalization is a game-changer for student recruitment. It should begin the moment an applicant visits your application platform.

With DreamApply, this process starts as soon as the system detects the applicant’s location during their first visit and prompts them to confirm or update their citizenship.

Explore this article to discover the academic research on why personalization works and find evidence-based tips on what and when to personalize.

Student recruitment mistake 2: Ignoring data to guide applicant efforts

Padua University, one of the oldest universities in Europe, has experienced a 400% increase in international student applications with the help of DreamApply’s software.

We interviewed Padua’s student recruitment team on our podcast, EdTech & Pancakes, and making data-driven decisions was one of their main tips.

Student recruitment mistake 3: Missing out on automation

To learn what you can automate with DreamApply to save 40% time managing student applications, explore this article.

Student recruitment mistake 4: Relying only on email outreach

Click here to learn more about DreamApply’s two-way messaging system and how it streamlines how admissions teams communicate with applicants.

Student recruitment mistake 5: Overcomplicating the application process

The ease of finding information and taking the next step reduces incomplete applications. Discover how students experience the admissions journey in DreamApply’s software here.

About DreamApply

Founded in 2011 in Estonia, DreamApply is an innovation-driven EdTech organization that improves access to education around the globe. DreamApply’s application management software helps more than 300 educational institutions across 40 countries improve admissions, marketing, financial and other internal processes.

DreamApply’s easy-to-use and customizable software increases student enrollment by 30% and reduces application processing time by 40%. With features designed with and for educational institutions, and integrations with commonly used systems, DreamApply empowers teams to get more done with less effort.

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What if you could avoid these mistakes with an admissions software designed for modern educational institutions? Over 300 educational institutions in 40 countries already manage their admissions smarter with DreamApply.

For example, the University of Pisa increased its incoming student applications by about 300% only a year after implementing DreamApply.

We’re excited to offer you a free personalized strategy booster to help your institution achieve similar success.

This is a risk-free step. Whether you decide to move forward with DreamApply or not, you’ll gain valuable insights to help your institution thrive.

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