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Wednesday, August 27
A-level results day can be intense — for students and admissions teams alike. From smarter digital workflows to emotional prep and stress-busting tips, here’s how to handle the busiest day of the year without burning out.
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Got a chatbot up and running? Great — now it’s time to make it smarter. From learning through real interactions to proactive engagement and personalised experiences, here’s how to get the most out of your bot.
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Thinking about launching a chatbot but worried it’s too complicated? With the right approach, setup is faster and easier than you think — start small, train as you go, and free up your team to focus on higher-value work.
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Gen Z has never known a world without the internet — so your enrollment strategy needs to meet them where they are. From mixing digital and face-to-face tactics to creating binge-worthy video content, here are 5 tips to connect with the most connected generation yet.
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Bots aren’t here to replace humans — they’re here to take the grunt work off our plates. From handling routine questions at scale to surfacing the right info instantly, here’s where chatbots shine, and how they can free up your team for the conversations that matter most.
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Great student experience starts with great staff experience. From reducing repetitive tasks to freeing up teams for high-impact work, here’s how the right tech integrations can boost morale, cut stress, and make a real difference across your admissions process.
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Tracking registrations and show rates is just the start. In this post, we dig into the metrics that really move the needle — and share practical ways to boost turnout, streamline follow-up, and make your campus events work harder for enrollment.
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Recruitment events are crowded — so how do you stand out? From slick digital forms to real-time follow-up and personalized next steps, here are 5 proven ways to make your school more memorable (and more effective) at every event you attend.
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Students live on messaging apps — and they want you to meet them there. From reminders and replies to full-on recruitment journeys, social messaging is changing the game for admissions. Here’s what’s trending, and how your team can make the most of it.
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