Recruiting International Students and Scholars

According to report author AACRAO: American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Offices, the data contained in this report, "Trending Topics Survey: International Applicants for Fall 2017 - Institutional and Applicant Perceptions ," provides "a brief glimpse into the number

This resource focuses on projecting international enrollment which requires the use of data and benchmarking including conducting an internal review, national trend analysis, and peer institutional analysis. Each step is discussed along with some examples.

A travel report for internal use to assess ROI and to inform future planning will look/feel different in content than a travel report for leadership that will be used to assess future resource allocation, unit performance, and broader ROI. Be strategic in your messaging.

Network resource outlining specific financial allocations for recruitment abroad.

User-friendly checklist outlining materials and timeline preparations needed for overseas recruitment travel.

Online sites of statewide or citywide consortia for pooling resources to achieve broader exposure overseas.

The topic of commission-based promotion generated the most robust and passionate discussion to date on NAFSA's Marketing and Recruiting Network within the Recruitment, Admissions and Preparation Knowledge Community.

Resources available from EducationUSA, including links to educational advising/information centers around the world and predeparture information.