College Admissions - Debunking the Enrollment Cliff Myth | What the Demographic Cliff Really Means

Описание: College Admissions - Debunking the Enrollment Cliff Myth | What the Demographic Cliff Really Means

Are you banking on the "enrollment cliff" to make college admissions easier for your child? Think again. In this essential video, Kim Stodghill is joined by teammates Maureen Pasco and Melinda DiMaria (30+ years in college admissions) to break down what the demographic cliff really means—and what it doesn't mean for your family's college planning.

🎯 What You'll Learn:
The truth about enrollment cliff projections and timeline (spoiler: extends to 2042!)
Why Southeast families shouldn't expect easier admissions
Which regions might see real opportunities (and which won't)
How colleges actually use demographic data for recruitment
Why flagship universities will remain protected and competitive
What you should focus on instead of demographic trends

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: The Enrollment Cliff Myth
1:30 - Maureen Pasco: Southeast Reality Check
4:45 - Melinda DiMaria: The Data Behind the Headlines
8:20 - WICHE Data Explanation and Birth Rate Trends
11:15 - North Carolina Case Study: Still Growing
13:30 - Georgia Comparison: The Real Numbers
16:45 - College Recruitment Strategy Impacts
19:20 - Why Flagship Universities Stay Competitive
21:30 - The Math That Doesn't Add Up
23:45 - What Families Should Actually Focus On

💡 KEY TAKEAWAY: Don't let demographic cliff headlines create false confidence. The most competitive schools will remain competitive, and your student still needs strong preparation regardless of birth rate projections.

🚫 ENROLLMENT CLIFF MYTHS BUSTED:

"My kid will have it easy because of the demographic cliff"
"All college admissions will suddenly become less competitive"
"I don't need to worry about preparation anymore"
"The Southeast will see dramatic admissions changes"


📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
WICHE (Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education) data
Birth rate projections through 2042
State-by-state demographic analysis
Our comprehensive college planning: https://kimstodghill.com/work-with-us/

🎓 ABOUT OUR EXPERT PANEL:
Kim Stodghill: 25+ years college counseling, founder of Stodghill Consulting
Maureen Pasco: Expert in regional admissions trends and strategy
Melinda DiMaria: 30 years in college admissions, data analysis specialist

🔗 CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://kimstodghill.com