Insights Hub for College Board Search and Connections

College Board Search Articles

Learn more about using Search, its features, and best practices to make the most out of this powerful tool.

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3 Ways Competitive Analysis Can Improve Your Student Recruitment Strategy

How to use competitive analysis and market research resources as part of your college student recruitment strategies with our Peer Analysis Tool, Interest in My Peers (IMP).

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4 Updates Coming to Access Plans in 2025

Since we launched College Board Access Plans, we’ve been listening closely to the needs and preferences of our users. We’ve heard the call for functionality improvements, an increased ease of use, and products that align better with internal processes on campus. We’re addressing these requests in our 2025-26 Access Plan and beyond.

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Make the Most of Your Access Plan this Spring

Spring marks the midway point of the Access Plan year, making it a great time to “spring clean” your recruitment strategy. As your focus shifts to Decision Day and yield, make sure you have all the tools you need to build your incoming and future classes.

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Insights for Fall from an Enrollment Expert

Navigating the complexities of college admissions and enrollment is no small feat, but Jacqueline Trujillo has spent years working in the field. With a decade of experience ranging from classroom teaching to high-level enrollment management, Jacqueline brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to her current position.

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Why Senior Search Works

Build your applicant pool and improve access by implementing a senior search strategy.

Connections Articles

Explore the best ways to activate and use Connections.

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The Power of Print: Enhance Your Prospect Outreach with Connections Print

Print should still be part of your outreach efforts. Here's why.

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5 Pro Tips to Help Your Messages Stand Out in Connections

Build brand awareness early with 10th and 11th graders to help your school stand out among competitors.

College Board Search Videos

Watch these helpful videos to help you understand key Search features better.

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Search Basics Video Series

New to Search or need a quick refresher? The Search Basics video series will help you explore new features, build orders, and navigate the new Search user interface.

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Find Students Interested in Your College and Your Peers

With a College Board Access Plan subscription, you can pinpoint students who have expressed interest in your college and those who have indicated interest in your peers with ease. Learn how with features like Interest in My College and Interest in My Peers.

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Leverage Geodemographic Data to Supercharge Your Recruitment

Elevate your recruitment strategy with the Segment Analysis Service, available in Access Plan subscriptions C and above. Gain invaluable geodemographic insights into high schools and neighborhoods, empowering your college to discover and attract top-tier prospective students.

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Connections Videos

New to Connections? Watch these videos to see the easiest way to get started.

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Connections™ Roles, Profiles, and Audiences

This webinar focuses on accessing the Connections platform, setting up users, and creating your institution profile to introduce yourselves to students in the BigFuture School app. It will also guide you on defining audiences with a strategy aligned with your institution’s goals.

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Build Impactful Messages in Connections™

This webinar focuses on crafting and deploying communication plans with messages that resonate with your audience and maximize student engagement. You will also receive guidance on interpreting Connections Analytics as well as a preview of upcoming features and enhancements to Connections for 2024-25.

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Getting Started with Connections™ Print

This webinar focuses on the College Board’s new a la carte feature. Learn how Connections Print can expand and enhance your outreach to students. This session will focus on print offerings for 2024-25, how to place a print order, and resources to support your print strategy.