In today’s dynamic educational landscape, community colleges worldwide are looking to expand their reach and attract diverse student populations. A recently held webinar by Simpled brought together two industry experts to shed light on how marketing strategies tailored for the Indian market can benefit community colleges. The session featured Dr. Tim Honadel, Director of International Services & Programs at College of the Canyons, and Yasir Ansari, CEO & Founder of Simpled, who shared invaluable insights on navigating the challenges and opportunities within India’s growing education sector.
From understanding the cultural nuances that shape student choices to leveraging digital platforms effectively, the webinar provided actionable strategies for community colleges aiming to expand their presence in India. Here’s a recap of the key takeaways from the session.
International Enrollment Trend for Community Colleges

Top 10 countries of origin for community colleges

Context


Engaging Leads

Client vs Beneficiary

Visa Issues

What is visa ready?
Assume the visa officer WANTS to give the visa
Don’t make it so hard for them to justify the yes
A student that can demonstrate the ability to fund the full bachelor’s degree overcomes one of the highest YES barriers
Agent’s may need to turn down clients in order to optimize
Your school brand is known by the visa office too
What can you do?

Challenges and how to overcome them?
The biggest issue is not you

That's all for now. Stay tuned for more updates on this space.
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