
Admit It, An AACRAO Podcast
Join the conversation with Admit it, an AACRAO podcast that serves to educate, amuse and inspire professionals in college admissions and enrollment management.
Episodes
30 episodes
AACRAO Annual Meeting 2025 Session Overview - Rapid Improvement = Growing Enrollment
In this multi-part series, we speak with professionals who presented at the AACRAO Annual Meeting and discuss the key points of their presentation in case you missed it at the conference. These will help you move forward as you plan for the nex...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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26:25

Learning From Professionals Series- Interview with Daisy Ogunedo
In this episode of Admit It, host Alex Fronduto, Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University, sits down with Daisy Ogunedo, Senior Associate Director at Smith College, to discuss career growth, leadership, and...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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45:26

Learning from Professionals Series – Interview with Carlos Cano
In this episode of Admit It, host Alex Fronduto, Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University, sits down with Carlos Cano, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Stevens Institute of Technology, to explore his...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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44:23

Use of AI Chatbots
Today, we're diving into a hot topic that's reshaping how we connect with prospective and current students: the use of AI chatbots in higher education.I’m excited to be joined by two outstanding professionals who have firsthand experienc...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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42:07

Innovative Campus Visits
Today, we're exploring a topic every admissions professional knows is critical—innovative approaches to campus visits. From getting students to campus, to creating memorable experiences, and following up effectively, we're breaking it all down....
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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52:28

Applying Design Thinking to Innovate the Admissions Process
This episode focuses on how to best utilize design thinking to build team culture, discuss important topics, and in this specific case, refine a graduate admissions process. Dr. Mary McNamara will walk you through her design of an offsite staff...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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33:33

Increasing Equity, Elevating Revenue: The Path to Millions in Net Tuition
In this multi-part series, we speak with professionals who presented at the AACRAO Annual Meeting and discuss the key points of their presentation in case you missed it at the conference. These will help you move forward as you plan for the nex...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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16:13

AACRAO Annual Meeting 2024 Session Overview: Breaking Through the Noise: Creating an Effective Communication Plan
In this multi-part series, we speak with professionals who presented at the AACRAO Annual Meeting and discuss the key points of their presentation in case you missed it at the conference. These will help you move forward as you plan for the nex...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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22:45

Creating Student Success through Digital Marketing
As we all deal with shrinking student volume and the implications that has on recruitment, how can our institutions remain competitive? How do we get prospective students to get to our websites, to contact us, and ultimately into the enrollment...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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36:47

Annual Enrollment Multivitamin
Stephanie Krusemark is joined by Admit It's new Co-Host, Alex Fronduto. In this episode, they discuss enrollment funnel topics that both new and seasoned admissions professionals should be considering.Hosts:Dr. Stephanie Kr...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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49:46

June 2023 Supreme Court Rulings Part 2 – Student Loan Forgiveness
In this two-part series, we delve deep into the landmark Supreme Court rulings from June 2023 that have sent shockwaves through the world of college admissions and higher education. Our episodes provide a thought-provoking exploration of the im...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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42:01

June 2023 Supreme Court Rulings Part 1 – Race-Conscious Admission Practices
In this two-part series, we delve deep into the landmark Supreme Court rulings from June 2023 that have sent shockwaves through the world of college admissions and higher education. Our episodes provide a thought-provoking exploration of the im...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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44:54

The Relationship between One Stop Support and New Student Enrollment
Admit It sits down with Dr. Lisa Perry at the University of California - Merced to learn about the one stop model and its impact on student enrollment and retention. UC Merced's Students First Center has experienced student success at its campu...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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31:04

Working Across the Aisle: Connecting Enrollment Management to Financial Aid to Re-Enroll College Students with Satisfactory Academic Progress Concerns
Admit It engages in a conversation with Dr. Zach Taylor, Karla Weber-Wandel, Sarah Pauter, and Elizabeth Clews about one of the most relevant and pressing topics in higher education, student re-enrollment based on their satisfactory academic pr...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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51:32

Building Incoming Students Sense of Belonging
Improving a student’s sense of belonging and connectedness is a powerful force for good—and measurably improves enrollment, inclusion, and retention. A higher sense of belonging improves students’ excitement, confidence, and commitment related ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:03

Legacy Admissions: Benefits and Challenges - Part II - McDaniel College
This is the second episode of a two part series on Legacy Admissions. Host, Dr. Stephanie Krusemark sits down with Janelle Holmboe, Executive Vice President of Constituent Engagement at McDaniel College and talk about the unique way that they a...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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28:40

Legacy Admissions: Benefits and Challenges
On February 7, 2022, a new bill, the Fair College Admissions for Students Act, was introduced in the U. S. Senate and the House of Representatives. The bill would ban any college that participates in federal student aid programs from offering a...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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26:24

Peer Mentorship to Support New Student Enrollment
Admit It sits down with Jackson Boyar, Co-Founder and CEO of Mentor Collective and Stephen Ostendorff, Dean of Admissions of Molloy University and new Mentor Collective partner, to discuss how peer mentorship programs can increase admitted stud...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:14

The Unique Brand of U. S. Higher Education: A History of Minority-Serving Institutions and their Impact on Student Success
On this Juneteenth Weekend, Dr. Stephanie Krusemark, co-host of the AdmitIt podcast, sits down with Dr. Marybeth Gasman to discuss the history of race and culture embedded within t...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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46:59

Early career paths of admissions and enrollment professionals
Admit It explores the early career paths of admissions and enrollment professionals with four guests:Krystin Woodell (UNC Pembroke - Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions),Anthony Olaiya Wright (NC State University...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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58:02

The Stress and Pressures of Continuing On During a Global Pandemic
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Krusemark, explores the impact of the stress and pressure of continuing to recruit and retain students in the midst of a global crisis on the mental health of admissions, enrollment management professionals,...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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51:09

Life Changes, Career Changes, Global Changes -- and AdmitIt
Season 3 kicks off with a mini episode welcoming back our host -- James Miller -- and introducing Drs. Angela Brokelsby and Stephanie Krusemark.
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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21:52

The Future of Globalizing Higher Education
Admit It sits down with Mark Kopenski, experienced enrollment management professional and principle for Global Student Recruitment Advisors Inc. to discuss a brief history of international student enrollment in the U.S., the impact that the COV...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:00:18
