Case Studies
The success of our company begins with the success of our clients. Hobsons is committed to working with schools, districts, colleges, and universities to deliver the education solutions and services they need to improve efficiency and effectiveness and streamline systems, programs, and operations. Find out how education institutions partnered with Hobsons to deliver meaningful results.
Annenberg School for Communication at The University of Pennsylvania
The Annenberg School for Communication partnered with Hobsons to manage its entire student enrollment lifecycle, from initial inquiry management and program marketing to application review and admissions processing. This resulted in the school’s ability to increase prospects by 95% and inquiries by 125%.
Brandeis University
Upon implementing Hobsons’ GRE Search Service, Brandeis enjoyed an immediate increase in applications—75 additional applications in the first year of use— that could be directly attributed (using the school’s e-mail tracking system) to the Search Service.
Clear Creek ISD (League City, TX)
Clear Creek Independent School District has partnered with Hobsons to implement Naviance Course Planner throughout the district. By doing so, the district has not only been able to meet course and CTE mandates instituted by the state, but also engage families, parents and students in the process.
Empire State
Empire State College partnered with Hobsons to help manage all of its constituent relationship and marketing efforts to improve operational efficiency and handle inbound inquiries.
High Tech High
Chris White of High Tech High and team use Naviance Success Planning to provide foundational tools that promote individualized success at any level. The High Tech High model has achieved extraordinary success with a diverse student population, as evidenced by its students’ matriculation to four-year institutions and bachelor’s degree attainment.
La Salle University
La Salle University partnered with Hobsons to help boost its online presence and get involved at the ground level of the individual college search process.
New England College
New England College partnered with Hobsons to overcome data silos and enhance marketing to boost enrollment.
Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Joseph's University (SJU) contracted with Hobsons in an effort to increase the school’s number of student connections and applicants. In addition, recruitment professionals at the university wanted to reach prospects with more diverse geographic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. By partnering with Hobsons, SJU would be able to enjoy increased exposure and reach a greater number of student prospects.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
After implementing ApplyYourself, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reduced its application processing time from 6-8 weeks to 1-2 weeks and was able to cut the admissions staff in half.
Yonkers Public Schools
Yonkers Public Schools and Yonkers Partners in Education have partnered with Hobsons to help anchor college and career readiness throughout the district. Through the implementation of Naviance and other readiness programs, the school system has made the possibility of a post-secondary education a reality for all of its students.
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