Data is everywhere in admissions, but too often it’s left untapped. In this episode of Huntress on Analytics, we dive into The Data Dilemma—why admissions teams underutilize their data and how it’s holding them back.

From data overload and poorly curated records to the limitations of Excel and resistance from leadership, we explore the barriers that keep valuable insights from driving real results.

More importantly, we’ll share how to break free from these challenges and create a culture where data works as hard as your team does. Tune in to discover how to turn underutilized data into smarter, more impactful admissions strategies.

The Huntress on Analytics podcast is created, produced, and copyrighted by Katherine R. Lieber, the founder of Huntress Analytics and TitaniumBlue Insights.

Admissions teams have been using benchmarking and analytics for years, but what happens when you retool these tools to build the future of admissions?

In this episode of Huntress on Analytics, we explore how to move beyond tracking basic metrics to proactively shaping strategies that adapt in real time. Discover how to use benchmarking to identify gaps, analytics to decode behaviors, and actionable insights to create smarter, data-driven admissions strategies.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your efforts to the next level, this episode is packed with practical advice to transform your approach to enrollment.

The Huntress on Analytics Podcast is created, produced, and copyrighted by Katherine R. Lieber, the founder of Huntress Analytics and TitaniumBlue Insights.

Predictive modeling doesn’t have to be reserved for the data elite. In this episode of Huntress on Analytics, we break down how admissions teams can start building simple, effective predictive models using tools as basic as Excel.

Learn how to identify key behaviors, assign scores, and uncover patterns that guide smarter decision-making. Plus, we’ll explore how upgrading to tools like R Studio, Tableau, or Python can save time and supercharge your insights as your data grows.

Whether you’re a beginner or ready to level up, this episode will show you how to turn raw data into actionable predictions.

The Huntress on Analytics podcast is created, produced, and copyrighted by Katherine R. Lieber, the founder of Huntress Analytics and TitaniumBlue LLC.