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Slate for Admissions

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What is Slate for Admissions?

Slate is a platform for admissions and enrollment management, student success, and alumni/advancement, from Technolutions in New Haven. Designed and developed exclusively for higher education, Slate by Technolutions supports the student and donor lifecycle, and provides a unified interface to…

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Users of Technolutions' Slate have found the software to be a valuable tool for solving admissions problems and improving the conversion …
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GAME CHANGER

10 out of 10
May 31, 2018
Incentivized
We use Slate as our primary resource for assisting students in the application process for our university. We also use it for …
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What is Slate for Admissions?

Slate is a platform for admissions and enrollment management, student success, and alumni/advancement, from Technolutions in New Haven. Designed and developed exclusively for higher education, Slate by Technolutions supports the student and donor lifecycle, and provides a unified interface to CRM,…

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Product Details

What is Slate for Admissions?

Slate is designed exclusively for higher education. The software boasts users among 1,800 colleges and universities for application and student lifecycle management. Using Slate helps to better manage relationships with prospects, applicants, and admitted students through the use of automations, personalized outreach, and bespoke applications that fit the unique needs of the institution. Slate is designed to be configured by those closest to the business process and empowers decision makers with the tools they need to meet their business objectives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Slate is a platform for admissions and enrollment management, student success, and alumni/advancement, from Technolutions in New Haven. Designed and developed exclusively for higher education, Slate by Technolutions supports the student and donor lifecycle, and provides a unified interface to CRM, outreach and communications, travel management, online applications, online reading, student success and retention, and alumni and donor engagement.

Element451, Ellucian CRM Recruit, and Anthology Reach are common alternatives for Slate for Admissions.

The most common users of Slate for Admissions are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Users of Technolutions' Slate have found the software to be a valuable tool for solving admissions problems and improving the conversion rate from leads to applicants and applicants to admitted students. The easy-to-use interface has significantly reduced the learning curve for users, making it easier for them to navigate and utilize the software effectively. Slate is primarily used by the Admissions Department to manage applications for prospective students, but it is also utilized by other departments such as Pharmacy/PA, Fine Arts, and Financial Aid for various purposes. The software serves as a comprehensive solution for all admissions and recruiting processes, including communication management, applicant ranking, event planning, and outreach/marketing efforts. Users rely on Slate's contact database functionality to keep track of organization contacts such as churches and schools. Additionally, Slate is used for event management, including scheduling appointments, managing walk-ins, and organizing overnight events. The software also allows users to log various forms of communication, including SMS messaging and phone conversations. Slate acts as a prospective student information system, collecting and managing data related to campus visits, applications, scholarships, and communications. It caters to both undergraduate and graduate programs, providing powerful query and reporting tools that help track enrollment goals in real-time. Thanks to its user-friendly interface and robust features, Slate has become the primary resource for assisting students throughout the application process and facilitating effective communication between staff and prospective students. By streamlining administrative processes and consolidating multiple software into one platform, Slate enables staff members to optimize their time utilization while enhancing overall efficiency. Notably, users have sought a better CRM solution to attract new student populations, finding Slate particularly effective in achieving this goal.

In summary:

  • Users appreciate how Technolutions' Slate solves admissions problems and improves conversion rates.
  • The software's user-friendly interface reduces the learning curve for users.
  • Slate caters not only to the Admissions Department but also other departments within higher education institutions.
  • It streamlines various admissions and recruiting processes, including communication management, applicant ranking, event planning, and outreach/marketing.
  • Slate serves as a comprehensive contact database and event management solution.
  • Communication logging, prospective student information system functionalities, and real-time tracking of enrollment goals are also key features of Slate.
  • The software is regarded as the primary resource for assisting students throughout the application process and enhancing communication between staff and prospective students.

Users have made several recommendations based on their experiences with Slate. Users recommend maximizing the benefits of Slate by asking about all the special features. They also suggest having a good tech person on the team and utilizing training and support. Overall, users praise Slate for its usefulness in higher education, its customization options, and its ability to streamline processes for counselors and admissions offices. They advise planning for a slower implementation process if not using Common App, as well as having a designated super user and backup available on campus. Finally, they recommend utilizing queries and reports to gather information efficiently and make data-driven decisions for their institutions.

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Reviews

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Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I would recommend Slate, by Technolutions for any higher education institution, big or small. Though there is a higher cost associated with Slate than most other options, it's well worth the price. The level of detail that you're able to gather, maintain, and query on within your student data is far beyond anything I've experienced with other systems. These insights help you pinpoint areas for action and improvement so that you can pivot when necessary, helping you reach your enrollment goals quicker and more efficiently.
January 24, 2022

The CRM of all CRMs

Iliana Hernandez | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Any type of admissions/university scenario is going to be where Slate is well suited. Because of its customization opportunities, we haven't found too many scenarios where it isn't appropriate. Maybe working from the app on a cell phone? i.e. making calls from a query list because of the clunky mobile format?
December 16, 2021

Clean Slate

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Once an applicant's file is reviewed and moved on to be accepted or rejected, there does not seem to be an easily accessible archive of the application document. It would be nice to easily dip into an archive/record of all accepted students' applications. Slate[, by Technolutions] does work well for giving multiple reviewers (an admissions committee) access to the documents.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Essentially, if you have a body of students, especially incoming students, this tool makes everything easier. It helps with managing those students through your communication, storing their information, acting on said information, etc.
Ashley Watson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Overall, [Technolutions] Slate has been an incredible CRM for our institution. It was easy to learn, and it does its job well. The ability for students to log back into a portal and see their application digitally has saved our staff a lot of time and effort. Previously, we had a web based application that didn't allow for applicants to be actively engaged in their application files and [Technolutions] Slate solved a real problem for us. It's affordable, intuitive and effective.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I am not an end-user but use Slate as an "outsider" since I'm in IT. I use it to verify data coming to and from our SIS PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. That being said, I think it is robust and easy for most to use. It is clearly seen as the "Best in Breed" for CRM/Recruiting/Admissions systems. I am a firm believer in going with such systems. There are strength and power in numbers.

Technolutions is rather nimble and responsive with updates and addressing needs.
May 31, 2018

GAME CHANGER

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Slate has changed the culture of our office and we are hoping it will eventually change the culture of our entire university. It is easy to understand, efficient, and a lifesaver! We are able to do our jobs and do them better than ever before.
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