Professional Development Opportunities
Our programs not only help you discover new solutions to your tactical and strategic problems but also ensure you're growing as a leader. Ready to connect to the most dynamic and engaging community of enrollment leaders anywhere?
Enhance your skill set.
More than 3,700 admission professionals attend our in-person training, events, and conferences each year. Whether you're just starting out in admission, are a newly appointed or aspiring director, or are a veteran enrollment manager, we have a professional development program to support you.
AI Symposium for Enrollment & Academic Leaders
December 9 | Noon–3 PM ET
Join colleagues from independent schools across the country to explore the opportunities, challenges, and practical considerations shaping the future of AI in independent schools.
The 2026 State of the Independent School Enrollment Industry Report
This report captures a profession navigating real pressure and real opportunity. From the rise of artificial intelligence to shifting family expectations, evolving leadership roles to the financial realities facing schools today, this fifth edition offers enrollment leaders, heads of school, and boards the data and perspective they need to lead with clarity.
2027 Student Recruitment Fairs & Agent Networking Events
Trusted by leading boarding schools, our recruitment series is intentionally designed for boarding schools committed to driving sustainable enrolment growth through smart strategy and trusted partnerships.
Fall 2026, "The Yield"
What can enrollment leaders see about a school that others might miss? The stories of three former enrollment leaders, now heads of school, offer a lesson for enrollment professionals at every career stage: the knowledge, relationships, and skills you build every day can help your school make better decisions about far more than enrollment.
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Tokyo, Japan Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Networking Event
Leveraging decades of recruitment events, market intelligence, and a proven track record of conversion, our bespoke Fall Series is meticulously created and timed to capitalize on peak agent and family engagement.
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Tokyo, Japan Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Networking Event
Leveraging decades of recruitment events, market intelligence, and a proven track record of conversion, our bespoke Fall Series is meticulously created and timed to capitalize on peak agent and family engagement.
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Seoul, South Korea Agent Networking Event
Leveraging decades of recruitment events, market intelligence, and a proven track record of conversion, our bespoke Fall Series is meticulously created and timed to capitalize on peak agent and family engagement.
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Seoul, South Korea Agent Networking Event
Leveraging decades of recruitment events, market intelligence, and a proven track record of conversion, our bespoke Fall Series is meticulously created and timed to capitalize on peak agent and family engagement.
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November
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2-3 pm ET
Tuesday Talk | Top Tips for Retention Strategy You Can Start TODAY
Before you turn on the out-of-office and turn your attention to Thanksgiving, give your retention strategy a tune-up. Join Miriam Stein and Laurie Ehrlich of Thrive Hive for tested, practical retention strategies you can put into action immediately.
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Tuesday Talk | Top Tips for Retention Strategy You Can Start TODAY
Before you turn on the out-of-office and turn your attention to Thanksgiving, give your retention strategy a tune-up. Join Miriam Stein and Laurie Ehrlich of Thrive Hive for tested, practical retention strategies you can put into action immediately.
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November
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3–4 p.m. ET
Women in Admission Affinity Group (WAAG)
Join Rebecca Malotke-Meslin of Pleasantly Aggressive Coaching & Consulting and Nichole Sullivan of Cypress School (CA) as we gather together again to discuss women in enrollment. Topics vary and we welcome you for the first timer and as a repeat attendee!
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Women in Admission Affinity Group (WAAG)
Join Rebecca Malotke-Meslin of Pleasantly Aggressive Coaching & Consulting and Nichole Sullivan of Cypress School (CA) as we gather together again to discuss women in enrollment. Topics vary and we welcome you for the first timer and as a repeat attendee!
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Become an Event Sponsor Today!
We have a variety of opportunities for sponsors to participate with EMA. Options include, one of our virtual or in-person events, our podcasts, and other high-visibility opportunities.