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Events

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Guangzhou Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Event
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November
14
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15
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Guangzhou Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Event

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Guangzhou Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Event

Shanghai Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Event
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November
16
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17
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Shanghai Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Event

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Shanghai Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Event

Tuesday Talk
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November
18
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2–3 p.m. ET

Tuesday Talk

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SERIES:The "enrollment cliff," driven by declining birth rates since the 2008 recession, poses a significant threat to independent schools, potentially impacting revenue and long-term sustainability. To counteract this trend, schools must be proactive and innovative, moving beyond traditional recruitment methods toward a more strategic, data-driven, and collaborative approach. Join the conversation, share ideas, and collaborate with colleagues.
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Tuesday Talk

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SERIES:The "enrollment cliff," driven by declining birth rates since the 2008 recession, poses a significant threat to independent schools, potentially impacting revenue and long-term sustainability. To counteract this trend, schools must be proactive and innovative, moving beyond traditional recruitment methods toward a more strategic, data-driven, and collaborative approach. Join the conversation, share ideas, and collaborate with colleagues.
Financial Aid Symposium
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November
19
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11 a.m – 3 p.m. ET

Financial Aid Symposium

Turning Your financial aid into a strategic advantage. Join EMA and NBOA as we collaborate to bring you a fresh approach to managing financial aid.
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Financial Aid Symposium

Turning Your financial aid into a strategic advantage. Join EMA and NBOA as we collaborate to bring you a fresh approach to managing financial aid.

Podcasts

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The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

Join host Christina Dotchin to discover enrollment management strategies and tips in EMA's flagship podcast.
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EMA's Podcast Series

If you only listen to one enrollment and leadership podcast today—make it the one everyone's going to be talking about tomorrow.
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Impossible Questions Podcast

Join hosts Ari Betof and Christian Donovan as they explore the most impossible questions facing independent schools today.
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Different Perspectives Podcast

Join hosts Rohan Arjun and John Gentile as they explore what diversity, equity, and inclusion looks like, sounds like, and feels like outside independent schools.

Thought Leadership

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2025 EMA Member Exclusive Report | An Independent School Education: Family Perceptions of Value and Affordability
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An Independent School Education: Family Perceptions of Value and Affordability

The 2025 special report is a groundbreaking study that offers a large-scale analysis of how families across the socioeconomic spectrum perceive the value and affordability of independent school education.
Anti-Bias Workshop Recordings
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Anti-Bias Workshop Recordings

It is important for enrollment leaders and admission file readers to be aware of their own personal biases. Bring your entire admission committee and build your own diversity roadmap. Take a deep dive with us and bring back tangible next steps for continuous learning with your team.
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The 2022 Independent School Cost-Per-Enrollment Study

Strengthen your enrollment management strategy with new industry research. A joint report from the Enrollment Management Association, the National Association of Independent Schools, and the National Business Officers Association. Report available in the Member Community!
SOTI 2023
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2023 State of Independent Schools Report

Download the full report inside our member community.

Learning Pass Courses

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Beyond Zoom: Admission Tactics

This course is designed to help you learn the best ways to leverage Zoom and hold impactful virtual sessions and breakout discussions with families and peers.
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Board Reports, Board Presentations & Managing Up

This course is for everyone seeking ways to create compelling board reports, board presentations, in addition to ways to effectively manage up.
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Enrollment 101: Cultural Competency

This mini-course will explore how admission and enrollment professionals can influence cultural norms to create inclusive communities.
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Admissions Best Practices Certificate Course: East Asia

This online course will help admission leaders, heads of school, and deputy heads of school at international schools in East Asia learn best practices in admission.

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