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The Future of Enrollment: A Conversation with Jeff Selingo [S5.E5]

The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

What can independent schools learn from the shifts reshaping higher education? In this episode, Jeff Selingo, New York Times bestselling author, leading voice on higher education and college admissions, and keynote speaker at E3n's Enroll26 Conference, joins us to explore the trends enrollment leaders should watch now and what they could mean for the future of independent schools. From strengthening board understanding of strategic enrollment management to navigating AI in admissions and evolving questions about value, affordability, and college outcomes, Jeff shares insights from his work...

State of the Independent School Enrollment Industry, Part II [S5.E4]

The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

Please join us in welcoming Ari Betof and Sarah Enterline of Mission & Data to the show! Ari is Co-Founder and Partner, and Sarah serves as Research and Data Practice Lead. Mission & Data, E3n’s strategic data partner, helps educational institutions and other mission-driven organizations strengthen their effectiveness, health, and long-term vitality through strategy consulting, custom data products, strategic planning, and governance consulting. Ari and Sarah played an instrumental role in the data collection, analysis, and development of E3n’s fifth annual flagship special...

State of the Independent School Enrollment Industry, Part I [S5.E3]

The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

Please join us in welcoming Ari Betof and Sarah Enterline of Mission & Data to the show! Ari is Co-Founder and Partner, and Sarah serves as Research and Data Practice Lead. Mission & Data, E3n’s strategic data partner, helps educational institutions and other mission-driven organizations strengthen their effectiveness, health, and long-term vitality through strategy consulting, custom data products, strategic planning, and governance consulting. Ari and Sarah played an instrumental role in the data collection, analysis, and development of E3n’s fifth annual flagship special...

From Insight to Impact: Using Perceived Value & Affordability Data to Refine the Admission Experience [S5.E2]

The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

In this episode, I am joined by my special co-host for this mini-series, Ari Betof, Co-Founder and Partner of Mission & Data, along with Randie Benedict, Associate Head of School for Enrollment Management at St. Anne's-Belfield School, and Lisa Ha, Chief Communications Officer at St. Anne's-Belfield School. Together, we explore how independent schools can move from insight to action by using data from E3n's (EMA+ERB) perceived value and affordability data to refine the admission experience and strengthen mission-aligned enrollment strategy. Drawing on real-world practices at St....

Exploring Family Perceptions of Value & Affordability with Dr. Raj Raghunathan [S5:E1]

The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

Join us for a special live Enrollment Spectrum Podcast recording as we sit down with Raj Raghunathan, PhD, to explore connections between his research and EMA’s newest special report, An Independent School Education: Family Perceptions of Value and Affordability. Dr. Raghunathan, H.E. Hartfelder/The Southland Corporation Regents Chair of Marketing at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, is an internationally recognized researcher, writer, and speaker. His work examines how judgments and decisions shape happiness, fulfillment, and perceptions of value. Dr....

Behavioral Economics and Tuition: Signals that Shape Perceived Value [S4:E9]

The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Manoj Thomas, Cornell University’s Sabanci Professor of Management and Marketing and Associate Dean of New York City Initiatives. A leading behavioral scientist, Manoj explores how unconscious mental processes shape consumer decisions, from pricing psychology to the subtle cues that influence how we perceive value. We discuss his research on behavioral economics and pricing strategy, and connect these insights to independent school strategic enrollment management. Drawing on his expertise as both a scholar and engaging educator, Manoj offers a...

Paying for Independent School: Insights from the 2023 NAIS Financial Aid Parent Survey [S4:E8]

The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Mitchell, Vice President of Access and Affordability at the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and Amada Torres, Vice President for Studies, Insights, and Research at NAIS. Together, Amada and Mark bring deep expertise on various factors influencing independent schools today, and they are both authors of How Parents Pay School Costs: 2023 NAIS Financial Aid Parent Survey. This episode is part of a mini-series inspired by EMA's latest research report, An Independent School Education: Family Perceptions of Value and Affordability....

A Deep Dive Into EMA's 2025 Special Report: Family Perceptions of Value and Affordability [4:7]

The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

EMA's 2025 report, An Independent School Education: Family Perceptions of Value and Affordability, offers a large-scale analysis of how families across the socioeconomic spectrum perceive the value and affordability of independent school education. The report provides critical insights into the complex factors shaping families' decisions to enroll their children in independent schools. This report was a collaboration between EMA and Mission & Data, EMA's strategic data partner. Join us as we explore some of the highlights from EMA's latest report with Ari Betof,...

How to Leverage EMA Reports for Strategic Decision-Making [S4:E6]

The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Carolyn Gorowski, Dean of Admission at Lake Forest Academy (IL); Laurel Baker Tew, Assistant Head of School for Enrollment at Viewpoint School (CA); and Victoria Muradi, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Durham Academy (NC). Together, they share practical, actionable strategies for leveraging insights from EMA's special reports to drive strategic decision-making in independent schools. This episode is part of a mini-series inspired by EMA's latest research report, An Independent School Education: Family Perceptions of Value and Affordability. Guest...

Marketing Strategies for Success [S4:E5]

The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

Brendan Schneider, Founder and CEO of SchneiderB Media, helps independent and private schools boost enrollment through digital marketing. He is the creator of the MarCom Society, SchoolMarketingCRM, and the author of School Marketing the Right Way. Brendan is also the opening keynote speaker for , which will take place on April 8, 2025, and on May 1, 2025. Join me for a conversation with Brendan as he shares insights and actionable strategies from his new book on the latest marketing techniques schools can use to stand out in a competitive landscape. Resources: EMA's Marketing...

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