Communicating through the enrollment funnel

When you say it, is just as important as what you say. This guide helps to ensure we are delivering the right message at the right time and to the right audience.

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Student journey
PROSPECTIVE
INQUIRY
APPLICANT
ADMITTED
COMMIT
ENROLLEE
Timeframe
July-Aug
Sept-Nov
Nov-Dec
Jan-Feb
March-April
May-June
Funnel stage
Awareness
Interest
Consideration
Intent
Commitment
Convert
Intent
Build the brand
Overwhelm with value
Provide support
Engage and motivate
Advise and support
Excite and retain
Student actions
  • Request info
  • Visit campus
  • Engage with rep
  • Apply
  • Attend event
  • Connect to campus
  • Complete app
  • Connect to college
  • Schedule visit
  • Register for NSO
  • Apply for housing
  • Find scholarships
  • Accept fin aid
  • Meet advisor
  • Enroll in courses
  • Sign HDS contract
  • Complete profile
  • Connect to campus
  • Finalize to-dos
  • Prepare to start
Message content
  • Cost and fees
  • Fin aid
  • Majors/programs
  • K-State overview
  • Demographics
  • Student experience
  • Value
  • Admission process
  • Dates/deadlines
  • Applied learning
  • Available support
  • Next steps
  • Personal outreach
  • Fin aid
  • Scholarships
  • Applied learning
  • Job readiness
  • ROI, outcomes
  • Next steps
  • College outreach
  • NSO process
  • Dates/deadlines
  • Program details
  • Personal outreach
  • Provide resources
  • Get involved
  • Prepare for start