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Events

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Annual Conference 2025
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September
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20
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Annual Conference 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Registration opens mid-May! Join us in Austin, TX - September 16-20.
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Annual Conference 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Registration opens mid-May! Join us in Austin, TX - September 16-20.
EMA Spring Seminar Washington, DC
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May
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EMA Spring Seminar Washington, DC

Learn alongside EMA and AISGW as we dive into key findings from EMA's latest special report, hear from keynote speakers, Ari Betof of Mission & Data, LLC and Grace H. Lee of Venable, LLP as they discuss best practices and legal considerations around enrollment data. Network with regional colleagues over lunch.
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EMA Spring Seminar Washington, DC

Learn alongside EMA and AISGW as we dive into key findings from EMA's latest special report, hear from keynote speakers, Ari Betof of Mission & Data, LLC and Grace H. Lee of Venable, LLP as they discuss best practices and legal considerations around enrollment data. Network with regional colleagues over lunch.
Metrics & Mission: The Student-Centered Approach to Holistic Admissions
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May
7
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2–3 p.m. ET

Metrics & Mission: The Student-Centered Approach to Holistic Admissions

Join this presentation to hear a panel of independent school enrollment leaders and EMA thought leaders discuss the big questions surrounding admissions testing. Gain a stronger understanding of mission-aligning standardized test results with student advocacy.
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Metrics & Mission: The Student-Centered Approach to Holistic Admissions

Join this presentation to hear a panel of independent school enrollment leaders and EMA thought leaders discuss the big questions surrounding admissions testing. Gain a stronger understanding of mission-aligning standardized test results with student advocacy.
Frankfurt Agent Speed-Dating Event
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May
8
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10 a.m.–3 p.m. CEST

Frankfurt Agent Speed-Dating Event

Literatushaus Frankfurt
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Frankfurt Agent Speed-Dating Event

Literatushaus Frankfurt

Podcasts

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The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

Join host Christina Dotchin to discover enrollment management strategies and tips in EMA's flagship podcast.
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Impossible Questions Podcast

Join hosts Ari Betof and Christian Donovan as they explore the most impossible questions facing independent schools today.
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Confidently You: Women in Leadership Podcast

Join hosts Rebecca Malotke-Meslin and Lynne Macziewski as they help women navigate the unique challenges that arise as they become leaders.
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Different Perspectives Podcast

Join hosts Rohan Arjun and John Gentile as they explore what diversity, equity, and inclusion looks like, sounds like, and feels like outside independent schools.

Thought Leadership

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Anti-Bias Workshop Recordings
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Anti-Bias Workshop Recordings

It is important for enrollment leaders and admission file readers to be aware of their own personal biases. Bring your entire admission committee and build your own diversity roadmap. Take a deep dive with us and bring back tangible next steps for continuous learning with your team.
2025 EMA Member Exclusive Report | An Independent School Education: Family Perceptions of Value and Affordability
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An Independent School Education: Family Perceptions of Value and Affordability

The 2025 special report is a groundbreaking study that offers a large-scale analysis of how families across the socioeconomic spectrum perceive the value and affordability of independent school education.
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The 2022 Independent School Cost-Per-Enrollment Study

Strengthen your enrollment management strategy with new industry research. A joint report from the Enrollment Management Association, the National Association of Independent Schools, and the National Business Officers Association. Report available in the Member Community!
SOTI 2023
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2023 State of Independent Schools Report

Download the full report inside our member community.

Learning Pass Courses

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Beyond Zoom: Admission Tactics

This course is designed to help you learn the best ways to leverage Zoom and hold impactful virtual sessions and breakout discussions with families and peers.
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Board Reports, Board Presentations & Managing Up

This course is for everyone seeking ways to create compelling board reports, board presentations, in addition to ways to effectively manage up.
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Enrollment 101: Cultural Competency

This mini-course will explore how admission and enrollment professionals can influence cultural norms to create inclusive communities.
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Admissions Best Practices Certificate Course: East Asia

This online course will help admission leaders, heads of school, and deputy heads of school at international schools in East Asia learn best practices in admission.

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