--- title: Mutara Inc | Best practices (3) description: Best practices | Higher Education Admissions and Student Success Software (3) --- [![www.mutarainc.com](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mutara_H_Web.png?width=864&height=325&name=Mutara_H_Web.png "www.mutarainc.com")](http://mutarainc.com) Open main menu Close main menu # Blog Select Category Best practices Trends Higher Education Admissions In the news Institutional value User experience Nontraditional Community College News 2020 HEUG Enabling Technology Examples Our Journey Lead generation 2019 2025 Customer Success Holistic admissions Mobility Video 2023 Article Competency-based education Continuing Education NACAC Quote Student Success Posts about: ## Best practices (3) ![online_purchase](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/online_purchase.png) [Best practices,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/best-practices) [Examples,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/examples) [User experience](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/user-experience) ### [Increase your Admissions Candidate Pool with this Amazon.com technique](https://blog.mutarainc.com/use-this-amazon.com-technique-to-increase-your-admissions-candidate-pool) It’s a Saturday morning and I’m having coffee with a few friends.  As I sip on my cappuccino, I hear about the most tender and juicy ribeye in history; and how it was prepared.  My interest is peaked.  What would it take for me to make perfect steaks?  [Larry Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/larry-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/use-this-amazon.com-technique-to-increase-your-admissions-candidate-pool) ![Untitled design-3](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design-3.png) [Best practices,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/best-practices) [Lead generation,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/lead-generation) [User experience](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/user-experience) ### [Want to Increase Yield?  Follow a White Glove Admissions Process](https://blog.mutarainc.com/want-to-increase-yield-follow-a-white-glove-admissions-process) Ever since I wrote [about how the online application could be hurting your ability to innovate](https://blog.mutarainc.com/admissions-and-the-common-app-is-your-online-application-hurting-your-institution), I’ve had many discussions with institutions discussing ways they've increased their candidate pool and engagement throughout the applicant journey – and how this has a direct impact on their admissions results. [Larry Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/larry-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/want-to-increase-yield-follow-a-white-glove-admissions-process) ![Untitled design](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design.png) [Video,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/video) [Best practices](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/best-practices) ### [Webinar Recording: Optimizing your Admissions](https://blog.mutarainc.com/webinar-recording-optimizing-your-admissions) Thank you for all of you who attended this week's webinar:  Optimizing your Admissions [Larry Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/larry-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/webinar-recording-optimizing-your-admissions) [Best practices,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/best-practices) [Holistic admissions,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/holistic-admissions) [Trends](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/trends) ### [Admissions Essays: an Endangered Species](https://blog.mutarainc.com/elimination-of-college-essays-good-or-bad) Many institutions today are facing a competitive landscape and are searching for ways to remove barriers to candidate engagement.  However, many also want a more complete picture of the candidate as part of the decision-making process for both admissions and finical aid.  What does this mean for essays on either the application or within standardized tests? [Katie Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/katie-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/elimination-of-college-essays-good-or-bad) ![Open door hero image](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/Open%20door%20hero%20image.jpg) [Best practices,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/best-practices) [Lead generation,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/lead-generation) [Institutional value,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/institutional-value) [User experience](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/user-experience) ### [Admissions and the Common App:  Is your Online Application hurting your institution?](https://blog.mutarainc.com/admissions-and-the-common-app-is-your-online-application-hurting-your-institution) Over the past couple of years, the Higher Education industry has gone through an [unprecedented level of innovation.](https://www.brookings.edu/blog/education-plus-development/2019/01/10/top-6-trends-in-higher-education/) Technology, competition, and market expectations have collided to create this perfect storm.  [Larry Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/larry-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/admissions-and-the-common-app-is-your-online-application-hurting-your-institution) ![Larry Grey-Final Postcard Headshot](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/Larry%20Grey-Final%20Postcard%20Headshot.jpg) [Video,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/video) [Best practices](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/best-practices) ### [\[Webinar\] How to Optimize Your Admissions Process for Success](https://blog.mutarainc.com/webinar-how-to-optimize-your-admissions-process-for-success) ### *Strategies (and a demo) for meeting your admissions goals and improving results easier AND more efficiently than ever before* [Katie Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/katie-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/webinar-how-to-optimize-your-admissions-process-for-success) ![Untitled design-1](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design-1.png) [Our Journey,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/our-journey) [Best practices](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/best-practices) ### [What the Film Industry Taught me about Developing Software](https://blog.mutarainc.com/journey/filmandsoftware) Many of my best friends know that I really enjoy action movies (and TV shows) – especially Superhero and Science Fiction genres.  Star Wars?  Of course!  Incredibles?  Definitely!  Game of Thrones?  Absolutely!  Deadpool and Logan?  Hell Yes! [Larry Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/larry-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/journey/filmandsoftware) ![iStock-904944560-1](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/iStock-904944560-1.jpg) [Our Journey,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/our-journey) [Best practices](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/best-practices) ### [You Know You've Succeeded When...](https://blog.mutarainc.com/journey/succeeded) When NASA declared earlier this month that the Mars Opportunity Rover was no longer working, it hit home to me – especially since its accomplishments realize what I strive to deliver with the products I’m a part of. [Larry Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/larry-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/journey/succeeded) ![iStock-627739580-1](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock-627739580-1.jpg) [Higher Education,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/higher-education) [Student Success,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/student-success) [Best practices,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/best-practices) [Holistic admissions,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/holistic-admissions) [Institutional value](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/institutional-value) ### [Admitting the Ideal Student: Responsible, Resilient, and Resourceful](https://blog.mutarainc.com/admissions/admitting-the-ideal-student) How do colleges and universities admit the ideal class of students each school year?  It’s not an easy question to answer. There are many factors involved in making sound admissions decisions. It’s crucially important to get it right because it affects every aspect of the institution.  [Larry Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/larry-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/admissions/admitting-the-ideal-student) [1](https://blog.mutarainc.com) [2](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/best-practices/page/2) [3](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/best-practices/page/3) ### Schedule a Demo #### Company - [About Mutara](https://info.mutarainc.com/about-mutara) - [Blog](https://blog.mutarainc.com) - [Privacy Policy](https://info.mutarainc.com/privacy-terms) #### Products - [Admissions Candidate Application](https://info.mutarainc.com/product-application-for-admissions) - [Non-Degree Registration and Enrollment](https://info.mutarainc.com/product-continuing-education) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mutarainc/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mutarainc) [Follow us on Facebook](mailto:info@mutarainc.com)