Late last year, we asked if you measure what matters in admissions. We noted that “tracking and improving the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will transform how your admissions office operates.” To assist in this process, we made updates to make data-driven decision-making more intuitive and accessible than ever before.
Now you can check application statistics, filter them by various applicants, applications, offer, and programme-related filters, as well as compare the statistics with any relevant previous intake. This not only makes it easier to project future intakes, but also to successfully report on and analyze your previous intakes.
Application statistics first view comparison
Think about the sheer volume of application data your institution handles daily. From initial inquiries to final enrollments, every step generates crucial information, but without a clear, centralized way to process these metrics, valuable insights remain buried. Admissions teams often spend countless hours manually compiling reports, struggling to:
- Gain a high-level overview of application trends.
- Identify bottlenecks in the admissions process.
- Understand program performance and applicant demographics.
- Compare the effectiveness of different recruitment strategies.
This administrative burden not only drains resources but also delays strategic adjustments, potentially impacting enrollment goals. The Statistics solution from DreamApply is a clear answer to these challenges.
What’s possible with Application Statistics?
We’ve built this feature to be structured, intuitive, and highly flexible, ensuring that you get precise insights without the usual hassle. DreamApply organizes your application data into several high-level categories, giving you an immediate, structured view of your admissions landscape:
- Applicants: Understand your applicant pool better, their origins, statuses, and progression.
- Applications: Track the volume and status of applications across different programs and intakes.
- Offers: Monitor offer acceptance rates and conversion trends.
- Programmes: Analyze the performance of individual programs, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
To identify trends in your data, administrators can apply a variety of filters. Do you want to see applications from a specific country, for a particular intake, or within a certain date range? Simply apply the relevant filters at the top of the view to refine your results and focus on what matters most.
Perhaps one of the most impactful capabilities is the ability to conduct side-by-side comparisons. This feature allows you to:
- Benchmark Performance: Compare current application cycles with previous ones.
- Evaluate Strategies: See how different recruitment campaigns or program offerings perform against each other.
- Identify Discrepancies: Quickly spot differences and similarities at a glance.
To create a comparative view, simply set an initial filter for your primary data set, then apply one or more additional filters to compare it with others. DreamApply will display the results in a clear, structured format, making deep analysis effortlessly visual.
Comparative view
Do you need to share insights with stakeholders, integrate data into other reports, or conduct more in-depth analysis externally?
Each data segment can be easily exported to external formats such as Excel and CSV files. This ensures your data is always accessible and shareable, supporting seamless collaboration across your institution.
By understanding where applicants drop off, you can refine your processes and communication to boost successful enrollments. You can also allocate your team’s efforts more effectively by focusing on high-impact areas.
How to access Application Statistics?
For current users, accessing this powerful new feature is straightforward: select Statistics under Applications in the main menu of DreamApply. If you are not a current user, and you would like to take a look at how this feature works, book a demo today.
Or, for a more tailored approach, Get a Personalized Admissions Plan and see how our experts can help you unlock your institution’s full potential.
About DreamApply
Founded in 2011 in Estonia, DreamApply is an innovation-driven EdTech organization that improves access to education around the globe. DreamApply’s admissions 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.