Episode 9: Tips and Tricks for Planning and Running a Successful Graduate Student Recruitment Event

One of the most effective ways to increase applications is to get prospective students onto campus. On average, graduate schools find that 50% of prospects that attend an on-campus recruitment event wind-up applying to one of their programs! But how do you plan an effective recruitment event? What promotions should you run leading up to the event? And how do you ensure a positive, educational experience for prospects at the event? On today’s episode, Ashton Brown, the Assistant Director of Admissions at Texas Woman’s University, shares tips and tricks for planning and running a successful graduate student recruitment event.

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