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Discover the benefits of Quinsigamond Community College - top quality, affordable education with diverse programs and support services. Choose smarter for your future!
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College. Made Smarter. 2018-2019
Why College Made Smarter? Image vs. Reality • Fighting the reputation of Community College in general • “13th grade” • Not a serious option • Lacking quality
Why College Made Smarter? Image vs. Reality • Emphasize “College” • Same quality as 4-year school • More support • More programs • Lower risk to investigate new career directions
How CMS Addresses Challenges Students choose QCC for: • Quality • Affordability • Flexibility • Diversity • Transferability
Wouldn’t It Be Smarter To… • Choose quality education that’s affordable? • Save thousands of dollars by starting at QCC and transferring? • Investigate dozens of different majors before making life altering decision?
Wouldn’t It Be Smarter To… • Graduate without the burden of debt? • Possibly attend for free by qualifying for financial aid? • “Find yourself” and make lifelong friends through clubs, sports, and activities?
Quinsigamond Community College is smarter because… It’s more affordable Middle skills & career options Convenient class schedules and locations Online classes Quality education Support services for students
How do we SHOW why it’s smarter? Visuals & commercials with strong, consistent branding that reinforce our message Paid ads on Google, Facebook, Instagram, Pandora, Spotify, Hulu Videos, images, audio spots Print ads Direct mail Email Messages via QCC Mobile App
What About 2019? Theme, messaging and branding remains the same Addition of testimonials from current students and alumni New, fresh faces with great stories Shorter formats for social media videos :15
Amy • Alumna • Had an amazing experience at QCC • Personal attention • Professors knew her by name • First job by networking with a professor/internship.
“Q” • Current Hospitality student • Started at a high price school • Transferred to QCC for a quality, practical, affordable education • Hopes to own his own hotel on the West Coast!
Kayla • PTK student involved in activities and clubs • Came to QCC because it was affordable • Has her “dream job” in Elementary Education. • Works in PTK office helping others
Kuuku • First generation college student • Emigrated to US from Ghana in 2014 • Education and support at QCC exceeded his expectations
Nelly • Came back to school to change the direction of her life • Absolutely loves QCC and advocates for community college • Hopes to become a lawyer
Shivang • Alumnus • Took advantage of online, intersession, day and night classes to complete his degree in less time • Transferred to 4-year school Owns a pharmacy in Framingham
Eduardo • Alumnus • Loves the multicultural environment • Employed at QCC in Admissions
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