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Strategies for Admissions to Reduce Staff Turnover and Burnout
Staff turnover is a problem with a lot of causes and just as many possible solutions. Finding the root causes of the turnover problem is important. You can’t add new programs or tactics without understanding if they address the problems you’re facing.

Will Patch
Oct 245 min read


Influencing the Influencers: Shaping Prospective College Students’ Choices
Prospective students have a lot on their plates, and the sometimes lengthy process of researching colleges and ultimately making a decision is tacked on to their high school workload. Your counselors and marketers can’t be everywhere all at once, so having advocates is a valuable asset. How do you identify, engage, and reward them?

Will Patch
Oct 36 min read


Whitepaper: Secret Shopping Senior Comm Flows - Spring 2025
A 26-page report on the results of secret shopping spring senior comm flows at 65 universities.

Will Patch
Jul 171 min read


The First Month of Comm Flows: 2025 Secret Shopping
The beginning of an inquiry comm flow sets the tone and expectations for how you recruit and engage with students.

Will Patch
Mar 298 min read


The Enrollment Marketer's Guide to the 4 Ps
Enrollment marketing contacts fall into one of 4 categories and how they are used varies by stage.

Will Patch
Feb 285 min read


Inquiry and First Impressions: 2025 Secret Shopping
This year, I’m breaking down the secret shopping experience into several pieces to keep the results more focused.

Will Patch
Feb 197 min read


Reducing Summer Melt: A Guide for College & University Leaders
Summer can melt more than your ice cream.

Will Patch
Feb 44 min read


5 Ways College Admissions Staff Can Leverage Data for Efficiency and Effectiveness
Here are 5 quick ideas to help focus in your admissions staff on being more data-informed in their work.

Will Patch
Jan 213 min read
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