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Admissions

The Three Major Higher Ed CRMs: A 2025 Comparison Guide

Explore the strengths, limitations and best-fit scenarios for the three major CRM platforms shaping the future of admissions and marketing. 

OPTimized. Why STEM MBAs help students and institutions.

STEM-designated MBAs offer international students extended work opportunities while benefiting higher ed institutions facing enrollment pressures.

CollegeVine’s new AI tool shows the future of college admissions is already here.

Faced with increasing competition and limited resources, colleges are turning to AI technology to streamline admissions and effectively manage student recruitment.

Incorporating AI into the Admissions Process

As higher ed grapples with the complexities and expenses of admissions, the allure of adopting AI grows.

FAFSA Delays Cause Headaches for Students, Schools

Only time will tell if the one-year confusion for the ‘simplified’ federal aid form will yield long-term benefits.

FAFSA Update Headache: How’d We Get Here?

Attempts to simplify and eliminate inconsistencies in the federal aid forms has resulted in an unprecedented disruption to student financial aid offices.

Can Direct Admissions Benefit Everyone?

As direct admissions programs gain traction across the U.S., admissions experts, high school counselors and students speak on their strengths.

CRMs: Powering Graduate Programs

Graduate admissions experts weigh in on the pros and cons of three major CRMs used by higher education institutions.

Standardized Admissions Testing: An Evolving Landscape

After nearly a century of SAT dominance, test-optional, test-blind and alternative testing methods are changing the higher ed admissions process.

Exodus Underscores Disdain for U.S. News Rankings

Many high-profile institutions refused to cooperate with the controversial U.S. News ranking system. But with many prospective students continuing to care, some institutions may be hedging their bets.