Higher Education Enrollment Marketing Begins Long Before an Application Is Submitted
An application form contains a history of its own, not only of the student applying, but also of the countless experiences leading up to it. A video presentation viewed late at night on the university website, a discussion with an alumni, research conducted by a professor that ignites curiosity in one's mind or a post on social media showing how university life goes. Long before a student hits the "apply now" button, they have already spent weeks or even months researching, comparing, asking and being reassured. That is where higher education enrollment marketing truly begins. It is not about convincing students to make a choice. It is about helping them understand if that's the right place to achieve their goals. Students Don't Choose Universities Overnight Choosing the right university is perhaps one of the most important decisions that a student can make. Unlike when choosing a product, education is an investment in time, effort, hopes and future prospects....