What headwinds are admissions and enrollment leaders facing as they evolve their strategies to adapt to a changing higher-ed landscape? In a recent survey of leaders across the United States, several key insights emerged, including:
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83% of leaders say their top recruitment challenge is competition with other institutions
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62% say a shortage of staff is their biggest hurdle in implementing holistic applicant reviews
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Student retention is ranked as the top admissions priority
Acuity Insights' latest report, "University and College Admissions Trends Report" outlines the 4 major trends that were identified in the survey, as well as strategies to manage challenges.
In addition, the report shares data and analysis from students who've taken the Casper situational judgement test as part of their college application. The data over the last 5 years shows demographic shifts in who is taking the test and what programs they're applying to.
Download the report for more insights on improving your admissions strategy.