How To Survive The Enrollment System Switch Mid-Season
Enrollment season is in full swing. Applications are rolling in, deadlines are closing fast, and your team is working at full capacity. But instead of focusing on what truly matters—helping students and families—you’re stuck battling a system that’s slowing you down. Maybe it crashes when you need it most, scrambles your data, or forces you into tedious workarounds. You’ve thought about switching, but the timing feels impossible. But what if making a change now is actually the best decision you could make?
The truth is, staying put might feel safer—but it’s costing you more than you realize. A broken system doesn’t just cause headaches; it leads to lost applications, frustrated families, and missed enrollment targets.
The good news? You’re not stuck. Schools make mid-season switches all the time. And with the right partner, it can be a smooth transition that brings immediate relief and long-term success.
The Real Risk: Sticking with the Status Quo
It’s easy to put off change, especially in the middle of a busy enrollment cycle. But the real risk isn’t switching—it’s staying with a system that isn’t working. Here’s what that can mean:
Lost Students, Lost Revenue – If your system makes it difficult for families to apply, many won’t bother. Every incomplete application is a student who might have enrolled.
Burnout for Your Team – Workarounds, manual fixes, and constant troubleshooting aren’t just inefficient—they drain your staff’s time and energy.
Data Disasters – Inaccurate reports and missing records make it nearly impossible to plan effectively. When enrollment data is unreliable, everything suffers.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re already past the point of waiting. The longer you stick with a failing system, the more opportunities slip through the cracks.
Avela Makes Mid-Season Switching Seamless
We know that switching systems mid-season sounds overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Avela has helped schools just like yours make the transition quickly, efficiently, and without disruption. Here’s how we make it easier:
We Do the Heavy Lifting – You don’t have to figure this out alone. Our team handles data migration, system setup, and staff training so you can stay focused on enrollment.
No Downtime, No Chaos – We ensure a smooth handoff so families experience a seamless process—no lost applications, no confusion.
Faster, Smarter Enrollment – Our platform is designed to reduce friction, improve accuracy, and make enrollment simpler for everyone involved.
Schools Have Switched Mid-Season—And Thrived
You’re not the first school to face this challenge, and you won’t be the last. Many schools have made a mid-season switch and seen immediate improvements. From increased application completion rates to reduced administrative stress, the benefits of moving to a reliable system far outweigh the short-term effort of making the change.
Don’t Let a Broken System Hold You Back
The worst thing you can do right now? Keep waiting. Every day spent wrestling with an ineffective system is a day of lost opportunities. The right time to switch is when your current process is holding you back—and that time is now.
Avela is ready to help you turn this stressful season into a success story. Let’s talk about how we can make your transition simple, fast, and effective.
You don’t have to struggle through another enrollment season with a broken system. Let’s make the switch—together.
About Avela
Avela was founded to solve one of the most persistent challenges in education: making enrollment easier, fairer, and more accessible for families and schools alike. Avela offers a complete student application and enrollment solution for education providers, built by a Nobel Prize winning team of practitioners, researchers, and designers. Avela leverages proven research to help families make informed decisions and help schools attract and enroll students seamlessly. Get in touch with us to learn how to boost enrollment, streamline operations, and empower families today.
