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Majority Strategies partnered with St. Thomas More, a private school in Washington, D.C., to raise awareness of the school, its unique approach to education, and scholarship opportunities available to new students.

Student Enrollment Case Study

Background
Majority Strategies partnered with St. Thomas More, a private school in Washington, D.C., to raise awareness of the school, its unique approach to education, and scholarship opportunities available to new students.

Our goal was to increase enrollment by at least 30 new students.

The Plan
Majority Strategies launched a 4-month campaign to reach parents of children ages 2 through 12. By only focusing on the parents of prospective students, we eliminated waste, therefore maximizing our communication.

We reached parents through social media, display ads on websites and apps, and search ads to develop the necessary saturation for effective persuasion.

Our creative concepts used images of current students while highlighting that St. Thomas More Academy is a community of faith and provides a better option for early childhood education.

The Results
During our campaign, we sent over 25,000 clicks to the site. By delivering the right message to the right audience, we saw engagement rates 2.5x higher than average, resulting in 10,000 more clicks than anticipated.

St. Thomas More Academy increased enrollment by 48 students – 160% of our goal.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Start Early
Generating enrollment works best over longer durations. Parents need time to make a decision and sometimes the enrollment process can be time-consuming and complex. Additionally, early enrollment helps plan for staff management.

Tell Your Story
Using creative ads showcasing images of your current students and school shares an authentic message that resonates better with parents searching for education alternatives. Take advantage of the longer campaign to share your message effectively.

Know Your Audience
The most important aspect of this campaign is the ability to talk to the right audience and deliver the right message. This campaign showcases the power of both Majority Strategies’ data and creative capabilities for St. Thomas More Academy to share their story with parents actively looking for education options.

Contact the Majority Strategies team today to learn more about our omni-channel targeting across mail, mobile, and digital platforms.