Applicant Mindset Research_Report COVER

Graduate enrollment leaders increasingly rely on applicant data every day to shape recruitment, communications, and enrollment strategy. Yet the behaviors that institutions observe, from application submissions to help-seeking activity, can also send important signals about each applicant's mindset and intentions.

In this NAGAP-Liaison research report, we explore the gap between observation and interpretation in graduate admissions and explain how to align strategy with the realities of today's applicant journey.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand what applicant behavior can tell you about intent.
  • Identify common enrollment assumptions that may introduce friction.
  • Explore ways to create more responsive and applicant-centered strategies.
  • Gain a framework for making stronger graduate enrollment decisions using behavioral insights.

A more informed understanding of applicant behavior can strengthen graduate enrollment strategy. Get the report to learn how.