Improving Student Success with Data and Holistic Admission

September 25, 2024

In this episode of the Holistic Success Show, Anju Visen-Singh and Jenna Downey discuss how academic programs can strengthen their admissions process by integrating a data-driven holistic review approach. Jenna shares insights from their experience redesigning the admissions strategy at Dalhousie University and supporting other programs worldwide.

The discussion covers how to combine academic metrics with non-cognitive assessments to identify well-rounded students best suited for long-term success. Learn how to conduct admissions data analysis, address institutional challenges, build stakeholder alignment, and adapt to trends like AI, the enrollment cliff, and evolving employer expectations.