Top Admissions Challenges and How to Solve Them

November 15, 2023

In this episode of the Holistic Success Show, Dr. Kelly Dore and Andrea Wright, former admissions advisor at Smith School of Business and current Senior Growth Marketing Manager at Acuity Insights, discuss the key challenges facing admissions teams today and strategies to overcome them.

The discussion covers how to evaluate non-academic skills like communication, teamwork, and ethics, the importance of aligning recruitment with admissions strategy, and how to improve retention through early student support. Andrea also shares practical tips on navigating international grading systems, enhancing applicant representation, and preparing students for long-term success.