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.

Where your prospects come from is more than just a point on a map—it’s a treasure trove of insights. In this episode of Huntress on Analytics, we explore how geographic and demographic data can transform admissions strategies.

Learn how tools like heat maps and zip code analysis can uncover trends, tap into open-source data for deeper context, and reverse-engineer success by analyzing where your most successful students come from. Discover how these insights can inform not only your outreach but your long-term strategic planning, helping you build stronger connections and smarter campaigns.

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

From timing and sequence to hidden emotional cues, every action a prospect takes tells a story. In this episode of Huntress on Analytics, we dive into four key strategies for decoding prospect behavior: Journey Mapping Through Action Timing, Signals Beyond the Screen, Unlocking Underappreciated Signals, and Tapping Into Emotional Motivations.

Discover how predictive analytics can help admissions teams turn subtle data points into smarter, more personalized outreach that builds trust and drives enrollment success.

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

In this episode of Huntress on Analytics, we explore how predictive engagement strategies and behavior-driven triggers—like those used by top e-commerce giants—can transform admissions by being more responsive to prospect needs.

Discover how to anticipate what prospects want, respond to their behaviors in real time, and design dynamic, personalized outreach that keeps them moving forward. The same principles that provide predictive nudges can help you build smarter, more human connections that drive enrollment success.

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

Not every prospect who pauses is a lost opportunity. In this episode of Huntress on Analytics, we explore how analytics helps admissions teams decode the hidden signals behind ‘silent’ prospects—whether it’s hesitancy, comparison shopping, or information gaps.

Learn how to reframe pauses as decision-making moments, design flows that respond to real behaviors, and create stronger, more personalized connections. If you’ve ever wondered what your data isn’t telling you, this episode is for you.

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

First impressions might matter, but when it comes to admissions, it’s the last mile that makes all the difference. In this episode of Huntress on Analytics, we challenge the 14-day rule and explore how data reveals the real decision-making process for prospects.

Discover how an Admissions Data Analyst can uncover the signals that prospects are ready to re-engage—and how analytics transforms assumptions into actionable insights.

Tune in for practical strategies to move beyond outdated timelines and create meaningful, well-timed connections that drive enrollment success.

The Huntress on Analytics podcast is created, produced, and copyrighted by Katherine R. Lieber, the founder of Huntress Analytics and TitaniumBlue Insights. Because in admissions, the real magic happens when you stop chasing—and start listening to the data.