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New York Community College Students Gain Early Access To Transfer Scholarships on RaiseMe

New transfer success initiative will reward students with financial aid awards for strong academic performance, and on-time degree completion from The College of Saint Rose, Concordia College New York, Rensselaer...

Cecilia Xia

Industry Insights: Reimagining Search in the Time of COVID-19

The higher ed industry is reacting to a rapidly changing student search landscape. In a very short period of time, admission offices across the US shifted tours, events, and information sessions online. Institutions...

Cecilia Xia

Reimagining Search With RaiseMe

It's time to rethink how your university's enrollment team is utilizing student search next fall in the wake of COVID-19.

Kendall Ellexson

A Data-Driven View of Standardized Tests and Higher Ed Admissions

As enrollment leaders consider how to set recruitment strategies for the class of 2021 and beyond, one factor adding additional uncertainty is the rise of test-optional admissions policies. How will this practically...

Laura Reisert-Kalinkewicz

RaiseMe Partners Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi Heritage Month

Given everything going on in the world right now, we could all use more celebrations! Which is why we are particularly excited this month to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month with our college...

Mary Walsh

Test-Optional and COVID-19 Through the Student Lens

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of institutions employing test-optional policies has now snowballed to 1200+, and it’s become increasingly clear that the trend of institutions reconsidering the...

Michael Yan

Partner Spotlight: Rocky Mountain College’s Rural Recruitment Practices

The Dean of Enrollment at Rocky Mountain College spoke with us about the importance of recruiting rural students, and how enrollment teams should see this as an opportunity for their campus.

Mary Walsh

Challenges (and Solutions) to Student Success During COVID-19

Institutions are shifting to long-term support and engagement for their undergraduate students in preparation for an alternative fall term. Here's what RaiseMe can do to support.

Chris Silberman

Recruiting and Supporting Rural Students During COVID-19: Part Two

The leader of the NACAC Rural and Small Town SIG has deep insight and practical advice for why and how universities should be working with rural communities during and after the COVID-19 crisis.

Lyquaia Purcell

Recruiting and Supporting Rural Students During COVID-19: Part One

The leader of the NACAC Rural and Small Town SIG has deep insight and practical advice for why and how universities should be working with rural communities during and after the COVID-19 crisis

Lyquaia Purcell

Regional Admissions Spotlight Series: Sewanee

RaiseMe brings you a special series highlighting insights from regional admissions staff about how their work has shifted due to COVID-19.

Mary Walsh

Regional Admissions Spotlight Series: University of Toronto

RaiseMe brings you a special series highlighting insights from regional admissions staff about how their work has shifted due to COVID-19.

Mary Walsh

Regional Admissions Spotlight Series: Nazareth College

RaiseMe brings you a special series highlighting insights from regional admissions staff about how their work has shifted due to COVID-19.

Mary Walsh

5 Ways to Rethink Your College’s Social Media Strategy During COVID-19

Discover how you can utilize social media to better support students during this time, and connect with students virtually in their admissions journey.

Mary Walsh

A Higher Ed Guide to Social Media During COVID-19

Discover ways that you can utilize popular social media platforms to connect and support students during COVID-19.

Mary Walsh

Texting 101: A Guide for Colleges to Connect with Students

Learn how you might use texting to address COVID-19 updates with prospects via this guide from RaiseMe's College Advisory Team.

Lyquaia Purcell

Working From Home in Higher Education

Learn the RaiseMe remote team's tips for working from home in the context of higher education, and start creating a daily schedule that works for you.

Tara Zirkel

Mercy College Outreach Team’s Modern Approach to Phone Calls

During this uncertain time, the way that colleges and students connect must rapidly change. As higher ed institutions think about how to pivot their recruitment strategies, turning back to past tactics is a creative way...

Mary Walsh

The Shift to Test-Optional: Bridging the Gap in College Admissions

Higher education enrollment leaders at the forefront of the test-optional movement share their insights about holistic admissions.

Whitney Larimer

Faces of Our Partner Advisory Council: Boyd Bradshaw of IUPUI Talks Strategy and Data

Learn more about Partner Advisory Council Member Boyd Bradshaw and his take on strategy and data in enrollment.

Kathryn Nathan

3 Key Trends in Student Success in 2020

Read more about the 3 key trends we expect for student success this year based off of over one hundred conversations with institutions last year.

Chris Silberman

NISTS 2020 Recap: Forging Stronger Connections to Support Transfer Students

RaiseMe is winding down from an amazing week in Atlanta! Our team was fortunate enough to attend the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) Annual Conference, an event centered on data, best...

Tara Zirkel

Trends in College Admissions: Addressing Student Debt

After RaiseMe co-sponsored Inside Higher Ed’s 2019 Survey of College and University Admissions Officers, members of the RaiseMe team were excited to view the results and apply the insights to our work with our college...

Jennifer Kanellis

See How RaiseMe Partners Are Celebrating Black History Month On Campus

Learn about the different types of celebrations going on RaiseMe partners' college campuses this Black History Month.

Mary Walsh

The Intention Behind a Student’s Recruitment Journey at Springfield College

Learn how Springfield College is incorporating financial transparency into its recruiting marketing.

Mary Walsh

RaiseMe’s Newest Partners in the New Year

Happy New Year from RaiseMe! We are excited to kick off this new year announcing our newest partners at RaiseMe. These institutions range widely in size and location but are all equally committed to helping students...

Mary Walsh

The Summer Melt Solution No One is Talking About

Enrollment managers have worked to protect enrollment numbers from summer melt in many ways. Here's one science-backed strategy that you may be missing.

Mary Walsh

5 Proven Strategies to Prevent Summer Melt, Improve Yield, and Hit Enrollment Goals This Year

Worried about summer melt? You're not alone. Here are five proven strategies to help ensure that enrolled students make it to campus in the fall.

Mary Walsh

Trends in College Admissions: Out-of-State Recruitment

Jennifer Kanellis

Innovation as a Path to Enrollment Goals: Houston Baptist University’s Partnership Story

Learn how Houston Baptist University has applied a focus on eliminating financial confusion and improving student communications to power enrollment outcomes.

Mary Walsh

How The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Advances Access and Inclusion

Learn more about how the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is partnering with RaiseMe to advance their diversity, access, and inclusion efforts on campus.

Mary Walsh

Insights from Inside Higher Ed’s 2019 Survey of College and University Admissions Officers

Download this free report to see how admissions officers and enrollment managers are approaching key challenges facing higher education.

Shari Tishman

Introducing RaiseMe’s Partner Advisory Council

Get to know the the enrollment management and student success leaders that make up RaiseMe's Partner Advisory Council.

Katie Sue Zellner

RaiseMe’s Fall Cohort Continued; Newest College Partners

Learn more about the newest colleges offering micro-scholarships for high school achievements.

Mary Walsh

William Peace University: Transfer Counselor Spotlight

Learn more about the work William Peace University is doing with RaiseMe to support transfer students.

Mary Walsh

Introducing RaiseMe’s Newest Transfer Partners

See which four-year colleges are offering micro-scholarships to help community college students transfer on RaiseMe.

Mary Walsh

Become a RaiseMe Expert: Join A Fall 2019 Webinar!

Learn how you can utilize RaiseMe micro-scholarships in order to boost student engagement and college enrollment outcomes at your institution.

Cecilia Xia

NACAC 2019 Review: A Look Into Micro-Scholarships Across the Education Lifecycle

How do micro-scholarships help support students in seeking out, striving for, and realizing their potential when it comes to preparing for and applying for college? At the 2019 NACAC National Convention in Louisville...

Cecilia Xia

Wayne State University, RaiseMe launch first-ever micro-scholarship program for student success

RaiseMe’s pilot program aims to improve first-year student retention by addressing risk factors related to financial need, academic challenges, and sense of belonging.

Cecilia Xia

Educator Voices: A Conversation with Justin Estes

RaiseMe Educator Ambassador Justin Estes talks about his lifelong career in education and what he loves about being a school counselor.

Thea Lee

What Do Students Think About RaiseMe?

An inside look at student feedback on RaiseMe's platform: look inside to learn how motivation, transparency, and information create an impactful experience that drives student results.

Kathryn Nathan

RaiseMe’s Newest College Partners

Learn about the newest partners to join the RaiseMe platform this fall.

Mary Walsh

Impact and Efficacy: An Exploratory Study Into RaiseMe Micro-Scholarships

Findings from our recent impact and efficacy whitepaper delve into admit and yield outcomes for RaiseMe's university partners, as well as student and educator sentiment around RaiseMe's micro-scholarship platform.

Kathryn Nathan

Welcome to our blog! See you at NACAC?

Welcome to the RaiseMe College and University Blog! As we continue to deepen our partnerships with colleges and universities to boost student engagement and success through micro-scholarships, we're thrilled to invite...

Katie Sue Zellner