EDUCATION

Struggling with college application abandonment?

Complex student admissions workflows and poor communication are costing potential enrollments. It’s time to streamline the admissions process and improve student enrollment outcomes.

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When student admissions workflows falter, everyone pays the price

In the chaos of student admissions, you’re constantly battling inconsistent procedures and ineffective communication. This leads to wasted hours, frustrated applicants, and a significant risk to enrollment targets and revenue. Without clear admissions process guidance, potential students drop off, taking their tuition dollars with them.

Complex registration forms

Online forms are limited and cumbersome, requiring numerous workarounds. This complexity slows down the admissions process and leaves you scrambling to manage data across multiple systems.

Applicant frustration grows

Prospective students face confusion and lack of support during the application process. This frustration leads to higher college application abandonment rates and missed opportunities to improve the student enrollment process.

Lost revenue potential

Every abandoned application means potential revenue slipping away. Ineffective admissions communication strategies and data management issues make it difficult to secure enrollments and meet financial goals.

Student admissions without the friction

Picture a streamlined admissions process where applicants glide through each step with ease. Automated guidance and real-time support transform what was once a daunting task into a seamless journey. Fewer errors, faster processes, and better communication ensure every student has a fair shot at enrollment.

  • Reduce application abandonment rates by 16%
  • Ensure real-time data validation across all forms
  • Improve applicant communication with instant in-app support
  • Seamlessly integrate admissions data with multi-system workflows

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See where student admissions workflows break down

WalkMe captures screen-level context to reveal exactly where prospective students get stuck in the admissions process — no surveys, no backend APIs, just real-time visibility. Identify failure points like form field errors, system navigation issues, and incomplete application submissions.

16%

decrease in college application abandonment rates

3x

more process gaps identified with workflow analytics

ACT

Eliminate confusion in student admissions with guided steps

Navigate the student admissions workflow effortlessly with in-app guidance from the action bar. Prospective students can complete their applications accurately without leaving the platform or second-guessing the process.

16%

decrease in college application abandonment rates

75%

reduction in email security training time

MOVE

Keep student admissions moving across every application

WalkMe’s cross-application orchestration ensures student admissions workflows remain seamless, even as context moves from Microsoft Forms to Outlook and Sharepoint. This orchestration eliminates the gaps where data and applicants might otherwise fall through.

 16%

decrease in college application abandonment rates

30%

reduction in spam-related support tickets

 Manage student admissions workflow across your applications

WalkMe deploys a single, consistent guidance layer across every application your team uses for this workflow.

  • Student Admissions in Google Drive

    WalkMe guides through file organization and sharing, ensuring all application documents are properly stored and accessible.

  • Student Admissions in Dropbox

    WalkMe assists applicants in correctly uploading required documents, preventing errors and ensuring all files meet submission guidelines.

  • Student Admissions in Slack

    WalkMe integrates with Slack to provide immediate support for applicant queries, reducing uncertainty and application drop-offs.

  • Student Admissions in Sharepoint

    WalkMe guides users through accessing and submitting necessary documents, ensuring complete application packages are submitted without missing files.

  • Student Admissions in Outlook

    WalkMe automates email reminders for application deadlines, ensuring applicants stay informed and engaged throughout the admissions process.

  • Student Admissions in Microsoft Teams

    WalkMe's action bar facilitates seamless communication with prospective students, providing real-time updates and guidance during the admissions process.

  • Student Admissions in Microsoft Forms

    WalkMe provides step-by-step guidance through form creation and submission processes, ensuring applicants complete each required section accurately.

Student admissions capabilities

Guide prospective students through the complex application processes using tailored Smart Walk-Thrus. These guides adjust based on student status, degree type, and demographic, ensuring applicants have a seamless experience from start to finish.
Utilize SmartTips to prevent data entry errors by validating form fields in real-time. This ensures accurate data collection across multi-system workflows, reducing administrative headaches and improving data integrity.
Identify where applicants drop off with Flow Analytics. By measuring application process abandonment, you can pinpoint friction points and implement strategies to keep potential students engaged and moving forward.
Offer immediate help with WalkMe X or ActionBot, providing in-app conversational support to address applicant questions and concerns. This reduces drop-offs and secures potential enrollments by ensuring no question goes unanswered.

Frequently asked questions about student admissions workflow

Student admission refers to the process through which a school or university evaluates and accepts candidates for enrollment. This process involves assessing applications, verifying qualifications, and ensuring candidates meet the necessary requirements for their chosen programs.
To improve the student enrollment process, streamline application workflows and provide in-process guidance using tools like WalkMe. These solutions offer real-time support and reduce application abandonment by guiding students step-by-step through complex procedures.
Common challenges include managing complex multi-system workflows, ensuring effective communication with applicants, and providing real-time support. Addressing these issues can help improve the overall efficiency and user experience of the admissions process.
WalkMe reduces college application abandonment by 16% through tailored Smart Walk-Thrus, real-time error prevention with SmartTips, and in-app conversational support. These features help guide applicants smoothly through the admissions process.
Best practices for student admissions include integrating data across systems, providing clear guidance and support throughout the application process, and proactively identifying and addressing drop-off points using analytics tools like WalkMe’s Flow Analytics.
Yes, WalkMe integrates seamlessly with various applications, enhancing your current admissions systems. This integration ensures that users receive consistent support and guidance across platforms like Microsoft Forms, Sharepoint, and others.

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Reduce college application abandonment by 16% with WalkMe.