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Finding schools is only the first step. Our survey shows that once families begin comparing options, they quickly shift from discovery to evaluation. At that stage, students and parents are not asking the same questions. They are both trying to make the right choice, but they use different filters to get there.
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Finding schools is only the first step. Our survey shows that once families begin comparing options, they quickly shift from discovery to evaluation. At that stage, students and parents are not asking the same questions. They are both trying to make the right choice, but they use different filters to get there.
Moving From AI Experiments to Real Strategy
Parents and students are not only motivated by different values they search differently. Parents are pragmatic searchers, relying on search engines, ranking sites, ROI calculators, and institutional pages. Students pay the most attention to social media, particularly TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram; after social media they notice email and college fairs.
Skilled Path Learners Are Ready to Enroll in 2026
Finding schools is only the first step. Our survey shows that once families begin comparing options, they quickly shift from discovery to evaluation. At that stage, students and parents are not asking the same questions. They are both trying to make the right choice, but they use different filters to get there.
Navigating the AI Toolkit: A Quick Guide to the Platforms Shaping Enrollment
Parents and students are not only motivated by different values they search differently. Parents are pragmatic searchers, relying on search engines, ranking sites, ROI calculators, and institutional pages. Students pay the most attention to social media, particularly TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram; after social media they notice email and college fairs.
The Era of Intentional Enrollment
Adult learners approach education with clarity, purpose, and measurable goals. Advance Education surveyed nearly 1,000 adult learners nationwide to understand how adults evaluate programs, make enrollment decisions, and move forward. The results are published in two companion whitepapers, each focused on a distinct adult learner profile.