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Follow-Up That Follows Through

In the day-to-day life of an enrollment professional, urgency wins. And you’re wearing a lot of hats that shout urgent. Making sure you ordered enough food for the all-school picnic feels urgent. Showing up for car line duty on your assigned day feels urgent. Getting the LaCroix Mountain Dew count right for student council’s homecoming…
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