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MeetYourClass Heads to NACAC 2025 with a Vision for the Future of Enrollment and Community On Campus

MeetYourClass is attending NACAC 2025 to present its vision for addressing enrollment challenges, particularly summer melt, by fostering authentic community connections among admitted students. Research indicates institutions lose 10–40% of admitted students annually to summer melt, a trend the platform aims to reverse through early peer engagement.

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Summer melt costs colleges 10–40% of admitted students each year, directly impacting revenue and retention.

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MeetYourClass aims to build pre-enrollment peer communities to reduce melt and improve student belonging.

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The platform is showcasing its enrollment and community-building vision at NACAC 2025.

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With enrollment numbers slipping and student expectations shifting, colleges are under more pressure than ever to create real, lasting connections that make students feel part of a community. Research shows that institutions lose up to 10–40% of admitted students to “summer melt” each year, a challenge that directly impacts revenue and retention. At the same time, today’s students increasingly view platforms like Instagram and TikTok as search engines—turning to them for day-in-the-life videos, roommate searches, and social cues about campus culture. As MeetYourClass heads to the NACAC Conference 2025, its leaders highlight how its social-first model offers institutions new ways to bridge these gaps and strengthen student belonging.

How can enrollment leaders engage students on the platforms they turn to every day, while also improving outcomes for their institutions?

Welcome to signals in higher ed. In the latest episode, host Darin Francis sits down with Jonah Liss and Blake Mischley, Co-Founders of MeetYourClass, the social-first enrollment platform that helps institutions reduce melt, increase yield, and strengthen student belonging before day one. Together, they explore the company’s origin story, early partnerships, and how social media data can be leveraged as a powerful new enrollment tool.

Highlights from the conversation…

  • From Instagram groups to enterprise solution: How MeetYourClass grew from grassroots student-led efforts into a platform now used by 23 universities in just 14 months.
  • Data-driven enrollment insights: Why student engagement on social platforms provides some of the most accurate early indicators of intent, melt risk, and long-term community connection.
  • The future of student success: How MeetYourClass is testing not just enrollment and yield outcomes, but also long-term retention—proving that early social connection boosts persistence.

Jonah Liss is the COO and Co-Founder of MeetYourClass, a social-first enrollment platform that partners with universities to boost yield and reduce summer melt by connecting prospective students through peer communities on popular apps. Under his leadership, the company has grown to serve over 600,000 students across 1,000+ universities, with official partnerships at institutions including St. John’s, Dayton, and Missouri S&T. Recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30, Liss brings experience in entrepreneurship, data-driven enrollment strategies, and prior roles in investment banking and business development.

Blake Mischley is the CEO and Co-Founder of MeetYourClass, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree recognized for transforming how universities engage Gen Z through social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Discord. Under his leadership, MeetYourClass has partnered with major institutions and earned backing from Techstars and J.P. Morgan. He is also an active leader in the Future of Higher Ed community, advancing innovation across admissions, enrollment, and student success.

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With 20 years of experience at the intersection of higher education and edtech, Darin Francis brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for driving meaningful change in the sector. Having led teams, crafted go-to-market (GTM) strategies, and worked closely with institutions, Darin is uniquely positioned to help edtech companies navigate the complexities of U.S. and Canadian higher education. Darin Francis, based in Detroit, MI, US, is currently a Managing Partner and CEO at Harbinger Lane Consulting.

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Darin Francis is the host of Signals in Higher Ed, a podcast and media platform focused on trends, technology, and strategy in higher education. He covers topics ranging from enrollment management to student engagement and edtech innovation. Francis regularly interviews practitioners and thought leaders shaping the future of college admissions and retention.

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MeetYourClass is a platform designed to help colleges connect admitted students with each other and with campus communities before enrollment, aiming to reduce summer melt and improve retention. The company focuses on building peer-to-peer connections that foster belonging from the moment of admission.

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