Blog — Ideas for better student engagement

Practical guides, fresh perspectives and the latest from Gecko. Discover ways to improve recruitment, make communications more personal and give your team more time for students.

Thursday, August 7

Transform Your College Admissions Team With a Bot

Transform Your College Admissions Team With a Bot

From capturing leads to answering questions around the clock, chatbots are transforming the admissions process. In this post, we explore practical ways bots can support your team, improve the student experience, and boost recruitment results — all while saving time.

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Thursday, August 7

The Rise of Higher Education Chatbots

The Rise of Higher Education Chatbots

Chatbots are everywhere — and they’re getting smarter by the day. From banking to healthcare to media, we explore how bots are reshaping how organizations engage with people, and why now’s the time to start paying attention.

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Wednesday, August 6

Boost Your Student Recruitment Event Inquiries With QR Codes

Boost Your Student Recruitment Event Inquiries With QR Codes

QR codes aren’t just trendy — they’re a game-changer for student recruitment events. From capturing more inquiries (faster) to making forms easier to complete, here’s how you can use QR codes to boost engagement and stand out at your next fair or school visit.

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Wednesday, August 6

On-Campus Events: How Event Attendance Tracking Leads to Better ROI

On-Campus Events: How Event Attendance Tracking Leads to Better ROI

Tracking who shows up to campus events is great — but knowing which sessions they actually attend? That’s where the real magic happens. Here’s how session-level data can power smarter follow-ups, better comms, and stronger enrollment results.

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Wednesday, August 6

How to Set Up a College Admissions Call Center for Your Institution

How to Set Up a College Admissions Call Center for Your Institution

Want to boost student engagement and take the stress out of admissions? Learn how to set up a simple, effective call center that actually works for your team and your prospects.

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