Digital forms can streamline your admissions process from start to finish – here’s how!

College admissions are arguably one of the most pivotal moments in a student’s life, a time filled with anticipation as they await news on where they’ll advance their education. Simultaneously, the admissions department faces its own set of challenges, managing the immense responsibility of evaluating thousands of applications within a tight timeframe. Both students and admissions teams experience significant pressure during this critical period, with students hoping for a positive outcome and admissions staff striving to make fair, thoughtful decisions amidst a high volume of applications.

With GoFormz, users can effortlessly convert a PDF to a fillable form and efficiently capture a variety of new data types to enhance their data collection processes. By going digital, the admissions process can incorporate features such as electronic signatures and file attachment fields, leading to a more streamlined and effective workflow. Here are three key ways administrators can use GoFormz to streamline their admissions process:

Allow Access to Online Applications

Simplify and enhance the college application process by leveraging online forms. With online forms, you can create shareable links that are easily distributed via text, email, social media, and your college’s website. This flexibility allows prospective students to access and complete their applications with ease, making the process more convenient and user-friendly for them.

Public Forms, or shareable forms, not only provide a straightforward way for applicants to submit their information but also offer significant advantages for the admissions department. By centralizing application submissions into a single, organized system, Public Forms streamline the review and decision-making processes. This automation reduces administrative burdens, minimizes errors, and accelerates the time from application submission to final decision.

A Completely Automated Process

The toughest part of admissions isn't just reviewing applications. When it’s time to notify students of their application status, the outcome can be accepted, waitlisted, or declined. Although the admissions process is highly demanding, Automated Workflows can streamline the entire process from start to finish.

For example, once an application is submitted, it can be automatically routed and accessed in real time. After review, the application is sorted into one of three folders: accepted, declined, or waitlisted. When it's time to notify students, the admissions department can update all three groups with a single click, using the powerful auto-email notification from the GoFormz platform.

Customized User Experience

Applications can vary, especially if students are applying to different schools within a university. Instead of creating multiple application forms, one digital form template can be used, implementing the GoFormz Data Sources feature. Using Option Filtering, applicants only need to answer relevant fields based on their responses. This customized experience simplifies the application process for both students and the admissions team.

Additionally, template builders can include Conditional Logic to guide users through the form, displaying only relevant information. For example, if a student applies to the School of Business, only business-related fields will appear.

Whether you want to use digital forms to digitize a timesheet template or an electronic signature form, GoFormz is your one-stop shop for all your digital transformation needs. Sign up for a free 14-day risk-free trial and see how quickly you can upscale your educational institution today!