Career development is about more than exposing students to future jobs—it’s about making them future ready. Innovative college and career development programs empower students of all stripes to design a successful future for themselves. All you need is the guidance to choose the right one. What’s Inside Need to give your college and career development program a boost, but don’t know where to start? You’ve landed on the right page—and your students will thank you later. In this free guide, you’ll find: The 4 elements of a high-quality college and career development program How to enhance and a ..read more

Xello is excited to push beyond the K–12 market with the launch of Xello for Higher Education—a platform for colleges to create authentic connections and engage prospective students in their community. It’s the only pre-inquiry marketing platform that enables colleges to connect with prospective students early and create a sense of community before an inquiry is made. Why is pre-inquiry marketing necessary for college recruitment? Declining Pool Everyone in college enrollment is keenly aware that college enrollment is down. College enrollment peaked in 2010. The decline was particularly notice ..read more

Xello founders Matt McQuillen and Jeff Harris hosted the third annual Ask-Me-Anything session to give clients a chance to learn about exciting product features and have the opportunity to ask questions. If you missed the session, here’s everything we covered. Watch the AMA Recording Career and College Readiness News From the Field Educators have expressed wanting flexible and customizable tools, and Xello is meeting that demand by: Wanting to be partners not just vendors Offering personalized experiences Because all students are unique and have different needs, we’re creating a software plat ..read more

Many new and improved enhancements have been added to the college planning experience in Xello. Read all about it! Before we know it, college planning season will be in full motion. To alleviate the stress that often comes with the planning process for both students and educators, we’re sharing what’s new and what’s coming up in the Xello college planning experience. Join our College Planning webinar on July 26th Recent Releases in Xello *New* Xello Communities We’re excited to announce the launch of Xello Communities. Students can access a “Community” tab on the profiles of participating coll ..read more

Career development is about more than exposing students to future jobs—it’s about making them future ready. Innovative college and career development programs empower students of all stripes to design a successful future for themselves. All you need is the guidance to choose the right one. What’s Inside Need to give your college and career development program a boost, but don’t know where to start? You’ve landed on the right page—and your students will thank you later. In this free guide, you’ll find: The 4 elements of a high-quality college and career development program How to enhance and a ..read more

Career development is about more than exposing students to future jobs—it’s about making them future ready. Innovative college and career development programs empower students of all stripes to design a successful future for themselves. All you need is the guidance to choose the right one. What’s Inside Need to give your college and career development program a boost, but don’t know where to start? You’ve landed on the right page—and your students will thank you later. In this free guide, you’ll find: The 4 elements of a high-quality college and career development program How to enhance and a ..read more

Ever wonder how campus ambassadors are chosen? Read on. Student ambassadors serve as a representative of the college and admissions office by planning and participating in recruitment activities. They play a pivotal role in helping schools increase awareness about its academic programs and the overall student experience. Ambassadors can be seen participating in the following activities: Greeting the public at student services and admission events Conducting campus tours Assisting with events put on by specific departments Mentoring students about how to be successful in college Assisting with ..read more

Applying to highly selective colleges like the Ivy League, Stanford, or MIT can be a daunting task for many students and their families. The admission process is complex, with many factors to consider, and the competition is fierce. With the right guidance and preparation, however, students can maximize their chances of success. At Collegewise, we have helped families navigate the college admissions process and gain acceptance to the nation’s most sought-after colleges by strengthening each application component and taking a strategic approach to the application process. In this blog, we’ll pr ..read more

The face of college admissions is changing. In this article, Jen Roberts breaks down the holistic admissions process. If you went to college in the late 90s or early 2000s, the sage advice of “when I was in school” might not be as applicable as it once was. So much has changed about the college experience, especially the admissions process. There are more students applying, and they are sending applications to more schools. The cost of college has drastically increased, but there are also more scholarships and financial aid available to students. With more students applying to universities, ac ..read more

College planning can be a challenging process for high schoolers. But with the right support and action plan in place, educators can help make the process a little less daunting. With a lot on their plate, it’s not surprising that college planning can creep up on many high school students once they hit their junior or even senior year. So how can educators help better prepare students during the college planning process? By providing the right resources earlier in the game and empowering students to plan ahead for their future. Let’s dive into the college planning process, from freshman to sen ..read more