Please join us in welcoming Ari Betof and Sarah Enterline of Mission & Data to the show! Ari is Co-Founder and Partner, and Sarah serves as Research and Data Practice Lead. Mission & Data, E3n's strategic data partner, helps educational institutions and other mission-driven organizations strengthen their effectiveness, health, and long-term vitality through strategy consulting, custom data products, strategic planning, and governance consulting. Ari and Sarah played an instrumental role in the data collection, analysis, and development of E3n's fifth annual flagship special report, The 2026 State of the Independent School Enrollment Industry Report (SOTI), available now. In Part I of this episode, they join us to explore the findings and insights shaping the current state of independent school enrollment.

E3n Full members can access the full report, The 2026 State of the Independent School Enrollment Industry (SOTI), and dig deeper into the results on the accompanying data dashboard by logging into E3n's Community: community.E3n.org.

Please join us in welcoming Ari Betof and Sarah Enterline of Mission & Data to the show! Ari is Co-Founder and Partner, and Sarah serves as Research and Data Practice Lead. Mission & Data, E3n's strategic data partner, helps educational institutions and other mission-driven organizations strengthen their effectiveness, health, and long-term vitality through strategy consulting, custom data products, strategic planning, and governance consulting. Ari and Sarah played an instrumental role in the data collection, analysis, and development of E3n's fifth annual flagship special report, The 2026 State of the Independent School Enrollment Industry Report (SOTI), available now. In Part Two of this episode, they join us to explore the findings and insights shaping the current state of independent school enrollment.

E3n Full members can access the full report, The 2026 State of the Independent School Enrollment Industry (SOTI), and dig deeper into the results on the accompanying data dashboard by logging into E3n's Community: community.E3n.org.

What can independent schools learn from the shifts reshaping higher education? In this episode, Jeff Selingo, New York Times bestselling author, leading voice on higher education and college admissions, and keynote speaker at E3n's Enroll26 Conference, joins us to explore the trends enrollment leaders should watch now and what they could mean for the future of independent schools. From strengthening board understanding of strategic enrollment management to navigating AI in admissions and evolving questions about value, affordability, and college outcomes, Jeff shares insights from his work with institutions, students, and families. He also looks ahead to what may be coming next and where independent schools can lead rather than react.

Hear more from Jeff Selingo when he takes the stage as a keynote speaker at E3n's Enroll26 Conference in San Diego, California. Learn more and register at enroll.e3n.org.

To follow Jeff's work and learn more about his latest book, Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You, visit his website.