In this episode, Anju Visen-Singh and Katie Atkins discuss the importance of holistic approaches in central admissions teams in higher education. They explore common processes used in admissions, the shift towards holistic evaluations, challenges faced by admissions teams, and the significance of adopting holistic methods to ensure student success and retention. The conversation emphasizes the need for data-driven decisions and innovative strategies to navigate the impending enrollment cliff in higher education.

Resources:

University and College Admissions Trends Report 2025

Holistic Admissions Guide

Timestamp of our conversation:

01:36 - What are the common processes of central admissions?

04:13 - How holistic are current admission processes?

06:32 - What are the challenges facing central admissions?

09:57 - Why are holistic approaches important for higher ed institutions?

12:14 - What advice do you have for central admissions leaders? Final thoughts

Speakers:

Anju Visen-Singh

Vice President, Product and Marketing at Acuity Insights

Katie Atkins

Partnerships Advisor at Acuity Insights

Connect with Anju:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjuvisensingh/

Connect with Katie:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-atkins-mba/

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https://acuityinsights.com/resources/blog/