Empowering 600+ institutions to
turn prospects into successful admissions!

We specialize in streamlining workflows and increasing engagement.

David Vice

“The contact rate went up by 13% and scheduled campus appointments improved by 5%. This significantly boosted student engagement.”

David Vice President and CEO
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Paul-Matylonek

“Tricoci team has been able to adapt to the platform because of its user-friendly interface… Even while SEO leads got shut, LeadSquared helped us keep our business operations intact.”

Paul Matylonek Director of Admissions
Tricoci
Michael-Collins

“Since moving to LeadSquared, the average response time has improved to just 2.7 minutes. This has accelerated our contact rate and increased conversions.”

Michael Collins Vice President of Admissions
Unitek College
Maggie-Zaman

“With LeadSquared, we can take a deeper look at our processes and utilize new technology to study how we’re doing as an institution… LeadSquared has helped us bring information to students much faster.”

Maggie Zaman Director of Admissions
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When prospects vanish after first contact and you spend 90% of your time chasing them, the
last thing you need is software that slows you down. That’s why career schools trust our CRM to
focus on what matters most—converting more inquiries into enrolled students while eliminating
the manual processes that drain your team’s time.

Instant Lead Response

Speed-to-lead that gives you the first response advantage

LeadSquared’s CRM for career schools captures every inquiry—whether from Google or socials—and gets your team responding in minutes, so you never lose prospects to delay.

  • Instant lead capture & assignment from every source.
  • Smart, timely follow-ups that maximize responses.
  • Adaptive routing & engagement beyond thank-you messages.
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Effortless Scheduling with FloStack

Instant scheduling to keep students hooked

With FloStack by LeadSquared, students instantly connect with the right people, and book counselor appointments via personalized microsites—removing back-and-forth and keeping momentum alive.

  • One-click scheduling for students and parents.
  • Personalized microsites that make every interaction feel tailored.
  • Automated calendar management with no double-booking.
  • Territory-based assignment for geographic counselor distribution.
Instant scheduling to keep students hooked

Seamless Student Journey

No more data transfer headaches

End manual data transfers—our integrations sync marketing and enrollment systems, saving hours each week.

  • Dedicated application portal.
  • Automated data flow between all your systems.
  • Single source of truth for every student record.
  • Real-time sync with your Student Information System.
  • Elimination of duplicate data entry across platforms.
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Intelligent Engagement

Convert more than just leads—convert your process

LeadSquared’s trade school software makes admissions proactive with automation that tracks engagement and triggers timely follow-ups.

  • Smart engagement scoring that prioritizes hot prospects.
  • Automated nurturing for prospects who need more time.
  • Withdrawal tracking linked back to inquiry sources for better decision-making.
  • Multi-channel communication (email, SMS, calls) coordinated seamlessly.
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Unrestricted Growth

Scale freely without constraints

Unlike CRMs with contact limits, ours scales from 500 to 50,000 prospects—without costly tier upgrades.

  • Unlimited contact storage without tier restrictions.
  • Scalable workflows that handle volume increases automatically.
  • Performance optimization that maintains speed as you grow.
  • Multi-campus management from a single platform.
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Mobile-optimized Approach

Mobile-first for real recruitment

Your admissions team isn’t tied to a desk during job fairs, campus events, and field visits—and neither should your CRM be. Capture leads, update records, and manage follow-ups instantly from any device, anywhere.

  • Mobile access for field recruitment teams.
  • Instant lead capture at events and job fairs.
  • Real-time updates from campus visits.
  • Offline capability with auto-sync once connectivity returns.
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Complete Connectivity

Effortless, reliable integration

Seamlessly connect SIS, payments, VoIP, and communication tools—eliminating silos, multiple logins, and manual transfers.

  • Seamless SIS integration with major platforms.
  • VoIP integration that maintains your existing phone numbers.
  • Payment gateway connections for smooth fee processing.
  • Document management integration with DocuSign and similar platforms.
Effortless, reliable integration

What makes our CRM for career
schools different

Built for your specific challenges

We don’t adapt generic software for schools—every feature is designed specifically for career and trade school challenges. From managing high-volume inquiries to tracking program-specific engagement, we understand what you’re dealing with because we’ve solved it for hundreds of institutions.

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Implementation that doesn’t disrupt your business

With in-house implementation, you avoid expensive, drawn-out processes. We handle training, data migration, and ongoing optimization. You’ll be fully operational in weeks, not months or years. And unlike others, we stay invested in your success.

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Affordable and scalable

Whether you’re a single-campus school or a multi-location organization, our pricing scales to fit your needs. No artificial contact limits, no surprise fees when you need more features—just transparent pricing that supports your growth.

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Compliance & security you can trust

Your students trust you with their personal information—we help you protect it. Our platform is built with FERPA and GDPR compliance, advanced privacy controls, and secure messaging infrastructure, so every interaction is safe and confidential.

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Single source of truth for your staff
and applicants

Bring all your systems together in LeadSquared to get a clear, complete view of your
admissions process. With every student’s information in one place, your team can work
smarter, avoid silos, and keep communication flowing—so nothing falls through the
cracks, and no prospect disappears due to lack of follow-up.

Admissions director dashboard

The Admissions Director Dashboard can give you an overview of the following:

  • Student sources
  • Speed-to-lead reports
  • Applicant stages
  • Number of applicants enrolled
  • Fees collected

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Marketing director dashboard

The Marketing Director Dashboard gives you an insight into your marketing campaigns and their outcomes:

  • Marketing channel sources
  • Drop-off rates
  • Email campaign performance
  • Conversion rates
  • ROI reports

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Productivity dashboard

This dashboard will help you measure the following:

  • Number of students assigned to admission reps
  • Number of calls made to prospective students
  • Number of calls connected
  • Number of student onboarding/admissions
  • Number of students who opted for an additional course

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Ready to stop chasing prospects and start converting them?

Stop losing potential students to slow response times, manual processes that eat up your team’s time, and systems that fight against each other instead of working together. Your students deserve better, your team deserves better, and so do your conversion rates.

FAQs on Career School CRM

How does LeadSquared help career schools increase student enrollment?

LeadSquared automates immediate prospect engagement, eliminates manual follow-up processes, and provides real-time insights into student behavior. This ensures every lead is nurtured properly and no applicant disappears due to delayed response—addressing the core challenge where schools spend 90% of their time chasing prospects.

Can LeadSquared integrate with our existing Student Information System (SIS)?

Absolutely. LeadSquared connects seamlessly with major SIS platforms, payment processors, VoIP systems, and communication apps. This eliminates the manual data transfer between systems and ensures all your student information flows into a single source of truth.

Is the CRM easy for admissions teams to use during field events and job fairs?

Absolutely. LeadSquared is mobile-first, so your admissions staff can capture leads, update records, and manage follow-ups directly from events, campus visits, or field recruitment activities using any device—even with limited connectivity.

How does LeadSquared handle staff absences and lead distribution?

Our intelligent lead distribution system automatically handles staff absences without manual reassignment. When team members are unavailable, leads are automatically redistributed to available counselors based on territory, program type, or workload—eliminating the manual management of 25+ leads during staff shortages.

What measures does LeadSquared take to protect student data?

LeadSquared is built with FERPA and GDPR compliance and security at its core. All student data is safeguarded with advanced privacy controls, secure messaging infrastructure, and encrypted data storage, ensuring safe and confidential communication throughout the student journey.

How does LeadSquared eliminate the manual processes that slow down admissions teams?

LeadSquared automates call logging, note-taking, data transfer between systems, document collection, and follow-up scheduling. Advanced features like intelligent day planning prioritize your most important prospects, automated lead distribution assigns inquiries to the right counselors instantly, and smart workflow automation triggers the next best action for each student. This eliminates the administrative tasks that currently take time away from actual student engagement and conversion activities.

How does LeadSquared support student retention after enrollment?

Our system doesn’t stop at admissions. Automated reminders, milestone tracking, and personalized communication help schools stay connected with students throughout their journey—improving completion rates and long-term engagement.

Can LeadSquared be customized for the unique needs of career schools?

Yes! From admission workflows to program-specific engagement, LeadSquared is fully customizable. You can tailor automations, communication journeys, and dashboards to fit your school’s goals.

What pricing and value-added services are commonly offered with admission software for career schools?

Choose admissions software built for your needs—without hidden fees or surprise charges. Most providers offer straightforward, all-inclusive pricing that covers hosting, robust security, automatic backups, and ongoing maintenance, so you can focus on your students instead of IT headaches.

Added value services you can count on:

What else should you expect?

  • Dedicated onboarding and training with product specialists to set your staff up for success, often delivered live and over multiple days.
  • Responsive customer support on tap, with both initial setup and ongoing assistance included—no extra service contracts required.
  • Built-in tools for applications, document storage, secure agreements, and easy data exports.
  • Unlimited custom email templates and document management options to personalize your outreach.
  • Regular system updates delivered at no extra charge, keeping your software current and compliant.

When you invest in an admissions platform, you’re not just getting software—you’re getting a partner committed to your school’s long-term success.