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The Best Way to Prepare for the SSAT? Practice, Practice, Practice.

Test Innovators has teamed up with The Enrollment Management Association to provide official SSAT-developed content on the Test Innovators platform.

Understanding SSAT Score Reports

Our testing team has developed score report primers to help you interpret test scores so that you can better compare students and track performance from year to year.

There Are Many Paths to Leadership

As Head of School at Massachusetts' Applewild School, Amy Jolly has been taking bold steps to build up enrollment with international students. Like many heads, she honed her skill set in admissions.

Open Houses Are Not Just for Fall

When you hear the words "open house," you may immediately think of fall. But many schools are finding that to attract new families in the area and mid-year applicants you need to hold open houses in

Three Exciting Character Skills Snapshot Enhancements You Need to Know

On Thursday, December 12, we will release the first Character Skills Snapshot results of the year.

Chip Away at Bias in Admissions One Step at a Time

Without us fully realizing it, implicit bias creeps into our thoughts and decision-making because it operates at the subconscious level. Unwittingly, we all bring our own slant or preference to work.

Seven Enrollment Trends You Should Know From the 2019-2020 NAIS Trendbook

If You Provide It, They Will Come: Welcoming Prospective Students to Campus

What Do You See When You Look Out Your Window?

When you look out your office window, do you see a verdant campus and a vibrant student body? Maybe you see your favorite building or a lovely tree.

Join the Conversation—Our New Member Community is Growing

It is our hope that our online community can become your go-to resource for finding and sharing information, raising questions, and connecting with other enrollment professionals.

A Computer-Based SSAT is coming

Beginning September 30, a limited number of families registering for the Upper Level SSAT will be presented with the option to register for the computer-based SSAT pilot

Highlights from EMA’s 2019 Annual Conference

Entering Applicant Data Just Got a Lot Easier with Ravenna

The SAO (Standard Application Online) is now integrated with Ravenna to help you boost school enrollment and save countless hours spent manually entering applicant data into your system.

Honoring Four Members with Awards for Excellence in Enrollment Management

It is our great honor to cast a spotlight on this group of stand-out professionals in our industry. As nominated by their peers, these four have made tremendous contributions to their schools and to t

The Challenges Ahead, The Path Forward

For nearly a year I have been laboring over the right way to communicate my deep unhappiness with EMA’s 2019 State of the Independent School Industry research findings.

The Importance of 'Why' in Our Mission

When I first started working in Admissions, I wondered why we were referred to as the Admissions Office yet my job title is Director of Enrollment.

25 Years to Life

Over 25 years after beginning my career in enrollment management as a liaison officer, I decided to embark on the Leadership in Enrollment Management Certificate program...

Scholarships Available for Enrollment Management Certificate Program

The Leadership in Enrollment Management Certificate program, offered by EMA and the USC Rossier School of Education, is accepting applications for the next session and a limited number of scholarships

Non-Cognitive Variables in Crossroads’ Admission Process

During the first session of my CERPP Leadership in Management program, I was thrilled to discover readings about non-cognitive variables and the rise of these NCVs among college and university admissi

First-Ever EMA Head’s Institute a Rousing Success

One of the highlights of the year for EMA was getting the go-ahead from our Board, with the support of the Edward E. Ford Foundation, to launch our first-ever Head’s Institute. We never could...