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August 25, 2026
Episode 103: How to Design Student Experiences That Build Confidence

How to Design Student Experiences That Build Confidence

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About the Episode

Most colleges say they're personalizing the student experience, but what if they're just making their marketing more relevant? Nathan Monk, Co-founder at Prospectus Plus, argues that higher education has confused personalization with relevance. In this episode, he explores why that distinction matters and shares practical ideas for creating recruitment experiences that help prospective students navigate one of the biggest decisions of their lives with confidence.

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Host

Allison Turcio, Ed.D., is Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Siena College and host of The Application.

Interviewee

Nathan Monk

Nathan is a co-founder at Prospectus Plus and SMILE.

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