This summer, schools worldwide have been going live with their admissions and enrollment software, designed to streamline and enhance the enrollment experience for families and administrators alike.

For families, this creates a more personalized journey through the admissions and enrollment process, tapping into families’ interests, preferences, and goals for their students. For schools, this means efficient data management, smoother communications with prospective families, more time saved — and a lot less headaches.

It’s been a busy June and July, but we didn’t want to overlook a few of these schools' admissions experiences and celebrate the launch of their new enrollment journey with Finalsite!

Colegio Maya

Congratulations to Colegio Maya, an American international school in Guatemala, on the successful launch of its new admissions and enrollment software. Take a look at some of the highlights of its admissions pages, including:

• Join Our Story: The admissions page takes on a different name as "Join Our Story," encouraging prospective families to become a part the Colegio Maya community.
• Admissions Process: Detailed information about the admissions process, including required materials and steps, is readily available.
• Contact Opportunities: Prospective families can easily get in touch with the admissions office to schedule a tour or ask questions.
• Pop-Out Inquiry Form: When hovered on, the "Inquire" CTA at the top right of the page expands into an inquiry form for users to inquire, schedule a tour, or attend an open house — very unique!
• Customizable Options: When inquiring, families can choose their current grade, term, anticipated start season, and more. They can also select their academic and athletic interests, both of which helps the admissions office start to build personalized communications and relationships with families.

Detroit Catholic Central High School

Detroit Catholic Central High School is kicking off the year with Finalsite Admissions to run its Junior Shamrock program. This program invites boys in grades K through 8 to get involved with the Catholic Central community, a fantastic opportunity for prospective families to learn more about the school.

Browse its admissions pages to see how they're engaging young students and providing valuable points of connection for prospective families:

• Resources for Families: The admissions page is rich with detailed information on how to apply, tuition and affordability, ways to visit the campus, FAQs, and contact details for the admissions office.
• College Slideshow: A slideshow highlights where students have continued their academic journeys, showcasing DC’s success in preparing students for college.
• Open Doors: The program and admissions page work together to open the school's doors to prospective families, offering them a thorough understanding of what Detroit Catholic Central High School has to offer.

New City School

New City does a great job of combining welcoming visuals, comprehensive information, and a streamlined process to support prospective families —  love the consistent branding across the site!

• Welcome Video: As users explore the admissions page, they're greeted with a welcome video that sets a warm and inviting tone.
• Admissions Events: The page highlights upcoming admissions events with multiple opportunities for families to get involved and learn more.
• Inquire and Schedule Visits: Users can easily inquire, schedule a visit, learn more about the variable tuition program, and apply to the school, all from one place.
• Student Testimonials: A video featuring student testimonials discusses why they love New City School and adds a personal, authentic touch.
• Admissions Process: The page provides a detailed overview of the admissions process, including application deadlines and new family orientation dates.
• Branded Inquiry Form: When families are ready to inquire, they can access information about fall events, and financial aid, and take the next step through a streamlined, branded form.
• Explaining Financial Aid: The site does an excellent job of exploring the idea of variable tuition, answering many questions about the financial aid and tuition process — very important to help alleviate the overwhelming aspects of financial planning for families.

Marian High School

Marian High School is now live with its new admissions software – a perfect complement to its website launched earlier this year. Explore the admissions page to see how it simplifies the application process:

• Start Your Journey: Users exploring the admissions pages are invited to start their journey at Marian High School. They can inquire, visit, apply, or learn more about tuition.
• Multi-Functional Form: From a single form, users can register to attend a shadow day, fall open house, fall information night, learn more about tuition assistance, and inquire about the school.
• Interest Selection: Families can select their academic, co-curricular, and athletic interests, providing personalized information and opportunities.
• Steps to Apply: The site offers numerous resources to help guide families through the admissions process, whether as a freshman or a transfer student.
• Consistent Branding: The admissions pages feature strong branding that matches the overall aesthetic of the website to create a cohesive and visually branded experience. Lovely site!

Cristo Rey Philadelphia

Cristo Rey Philadelphia is now streamlining the admissions process to provide comprehensive information for prospective families across the greater Philadelphia and Camden area. There’s a lot to explore and see how they’re providing a clear, efficient, and welcoming process for students and families.

• Admissions Process: The admissions pages provide detailed information about both early and regular admissions processes, outlining the necessary steps to begin the formal application.
• Inquiry and Registration: Prospective families can submit an inquiry using the inquiry form. They can also register for a fall, winter, or spring open house, learn more about financial aid, or attend an information session.
• Short and Effective: The inquiry form is relatively short, gathering just enough information to start a conversation and build a relationship with prospective families.
• Finalsite Enrollment: When families are ready to apply, they can access their Finalsite Enrollment login information and continue the application journey without missing a beat.

Congratulations to Cristo Rey Philadelphia on this successful launch! 

St. Xavier High School

The admission pages of Cincinnati’s St. Xavier High School are a nice balance of providing resources and support for prospective students and their families while showcasing its sense of the brotherhood and spirit of its current community.

Take a look at:

• Introduction Video: The admissions pages open with a warm welcoming video for new students and those interested in learning more about the school.
• Key Options: Users have the option to apply, visit, or learn more about financial aid right from the start.
• Shadow Day Calendar: Families interested in registering for a shadow day can use a convenient calendar to select the date and time that works best for them, making scheduling easy.
• Inquiry Form: When students are ready to inquire, they can do so through an inquiry form designed with even more welcoming phrasing than the standard questions we often see, asking students about the academics they are most excited about and their favorite sports to play.
• Language Selection: The inquiry form also includes an option for parents to select the language they most often use with their child, accommodating non-English speaking families and supporting inclusivity.
• Brotherhood and Community: The overall online experience supports the sense of brotherhood and community found at St. Xavier High School, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

Dock Mennonite Academy

Dock Mennonite Academy has just launched its new enrollment and billing products, inviting prospective families to explore the "Dock Difference" and discover how the academy has taught generations of students to be confident thinkers and live lives of service.

The admissions pages combine engaging media, a ton of comprehensive information, and a user-friendly process to support prospective families.

• Interactive Slideshows: The pages feature interactive slideshows that provide an engaging way to explore the school.
• Tuition and Financial Aid Information: Detailed information about tuition and financial aid is readily available.
• Open House and Visitation Days: Users can learn about upcoming open house events and visitation days, making it easy to plan a visit.
• Admission Stats: Fast facts showcase impressive admission statistics and highlights the achievements of the school.
• Secondary School Slideshow: A slideshow features secondary schools where Dock Mennonite Academy students have continued their education.
• Teacher and Student Testimonials: Testimonials from teachers and students provide authentic insights.
• Inquiry Form: When users are ready to inquire, they can access an inquiry form to schedule a visit day, tour, learn about financial aid, or request an informational packet.
• Application Process: Families can apply for admission, view their application status, complete school forms, and more through a streamlined process using their login information.

Eastside Catholic

Eastside Catholic School offers a wealth of resources to support prospective students and their families. The homepage and admissions pages are filled with practical information and resources, while still driving home the value of its experience.

Check out:

• An Introductory Letter: The admissions pages feature a welcoming introductory letter from the director of admissions, setting the stage with a friendly and inviting message.
• Virtual Campus Tour: Users can take a virtual campus tour or watch videos to learn what it means to be a Crusader.
• Frequently Asked Questions: A detailed FAQ section addresses common inquiries, providing clarity for prospective families.
• Content Marketing: There's plenty of marketing content to engage families, like the curriculum guide that's available for browsing, as well as a "10 Reasons Families Choose Eastside Catholic."
• Neatly Organized Tabs: Information about applying to the school is neatly organized into tabs, making it easy to navigate and find relevant details.
• Future Admissions Events: The site builds excitement and engagement with upcoming admissions events, like Crusader Nights, parent-to-parent events, open houses, and student visit days.
• Helpful Resources: For admitted students, the site provides essential resources about timelines and quick facts for middle and high school students to support a smooth transition.
• Comprehensive Information: Detailed information includes dress code, class schedules, parent groups, school communications, technology, transportation, and the ever-important lunch details.

Congratulations to Eastside Catholic School and all the schools on the successful launch of their new admissions and enrollment software!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Connor has spent the last decade within the field of marketing and communications, working with independent schools and colleges throughout New England. As Finalsite’s Senior Content Marketing Manager, Connor plans and executes marketing strategies and digital content across the web. A former photojournalist, he has a passion for digital media, storytelling, coffee, and creating content that connects.