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Six Reasons Why Schools Are Switching To Avela

If you’re exploring alternatives to SchoolMint for managing applications, lotteries, and enrollment, you’re not alone. Many schools and districts are looking for a modern, flexible, and parent-friendly solution that provides exceptional support, transparent pricing, and seamless integrations.

That’s why so many schools are switching to Avela—a purpose-built enrollment system that adapts to your needs, provides powerful insights, and delivers a great experience for both families and administrators.

Read on to discover six reasons Avela is the top SchoolMint alternative for schools and districts.

1. Responsive, Personalized Support

One thing we regularly hear from customers who have switched from SchoolMint is how responsive and helpful our customer service team is. Enrollment leaders need real people who listen, respond quickly, and help solve problems. That’s where Avela shines. We provide:

✅ A dedicated customer success manager who has been in your shoes (everyone on our customer success team is a former enrollment professional) and knows your system.

✅ Fast, reliable support when you need it most

✅ Hands-on guidance to configure your platform and optimize your process

We don’t just provide software—we partner with schools to ensure success.

2. Clear, Predictable Pricing

Many customers tell us that when they switched to Avela, they appreciated our clear, predictable pricing. We believe in a fair and transparent pricing model with:

✔ No hidden fees or unexpected price hikes

✔ No surprise charges for features you thought were included

✔ Flexible options that align with your school or district’s needs

When you choose Avela, you know exactly what you're paying for—and why.

3. A Modern, Parent-Friendly Enrollment Experience

We understand that the family experience is just as important as the admin experience. Schools that switch to Avela tell us their families appreciate how intuitive and user-friendly our platform is.

📱 Mobile-first design—families can apply anytime, anywhere

🔍 Clear, transparent application tracking

💬 Multilingual support to improve accessibility (at no cost)

When families have a positive experience, they’re more likely to complete applications on time, stay engaged, and enroll.

4. More Flexibility & Customization

Schools and districts have unique enrollment policies, and they need a system that adapts to their needs. Many customers who switched to Avela appreciate how flexible and configurable our platform is compared to their previous system.

With Avela, you get:

Fully customizable application questions and lottery rules

District-wide choice programs, charter common apps, and single-school lotteries

Waitlist and placement management tailored to your policies

Your enrollment system should help you streamline your processes for your programs.

5. Seamless Integrations That Work

Schools switching to Avela often highlight how much smoother our data integration process is. Whether you need to sync with your SIS, CRM, or other systems, we provide:

📌 Real-time SIS integration via CSV, API, or custom solutions

📌 Accurate, up-to-date reporting—no more mismatched data

📌 Automated workflows to reduce manual work

Avela is designed to work with your existing systems, ensuring accurate and reliable data flow.

6. Data-Driven Insights for Smarter Enrollment Decisions

Many schools that transition to Avela love our real-time dashboards and analytics, which help them track applications, improve equity, and optimize enrollment strategies.

📊 Real-time dashboards for applications, demographics, and demand

📈 Predictive analytics to improve enrollment outcomes

🤝 Tools to ensure fairness and transparency in admissions

With Avela, you’re not just managing applications—you’re making data-driven decisions that benefit your schools and families.

Thinking About Switching? Let’s Talk.

If you’re looking for a modern, flexible, and supportive alternative to SchoolMint, Avela is here to help.

📅 Schedule a free demo to see how Avela can improve your enrollment process.

About Avela

Avela was founded to make 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.