Which CollegeXpress service(s) are you participating in?
Undergraduate Profiles
Platforms:
- Gold/Red/Blue (general undergraduate)
- Health & Medicine
- Science & Engineering
- Business
- Education
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- Multicultural
- International (see alternate specs for this platform)
- Transfer
- Catholic
- Christian
- Graduate (see alternate specs for this platform)
Requested materials
The profile is broken up into a few sections. We highly recommend you submit content for each section, so that your profile has the most up-to-date information as possible.
- Main Copy
250-300 words giving a general overview of your institution, it is also recommended that you speak to whichever student demographic you are targeting. - Accolades
3-5 accolades your institution has received. 25 word max per accolade. (Example: Ranked #5 in Regional Universities South Category by U.S. News & World Report) Please also include the badge or icon for the accolade. - Featured Section
100 words to be placed in a sidebar. This should highlight some platform-specific assistance or programs, or something relevant you’d like to draw attention to. - Student Testimonials
1-4 student quotes of 40 words maximum each. (Example: My time at CollegeXpress University has proved invaluable to my growth as a professional and a human! I found an amazing job right after graduation and feel well prepared for my new career. — Bradley Mattshaw, ’19) - Social Media Links
Admissions email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc. - YouTube Video
Video of your choice (about your institution) to be embedded in your profile. - Images and Logos
Images should be in TIFF or JPEG format. Recommended number of images, and sizes in pixels:
• 1 school logo for all pages : 300×300 (transparent background)
• 1 header image for school overview : 1900×450
• 1 header image for each specific edition: 1230×470
• (up to) 6 images associated to edition: HD (1920×1080 minimum)
• accolades icon/badge: 300×300
• 1 small avatar version of school logo
• official school colors (if desired)
Submitting Materials
This form https://forms.gle/Bz8eCDNfdSsPqXBNA will walk you through each section.
Alternatively, files can be sent via email to manuscript@carnegiehighered.com or through our FTP site. To receive login information, email manuscript@carnegiehighered.com with your full name, email address, and institution name. The use of third-party file exchange sites such as WeTransfer or HighTail is also acceptable. If sharing via Dropbox or Google Drive, please remember to share with manuscript@carnegiehighered.com specifically. When possible, please label all files and emails clearly with your institution name and the edition for which you are submitting materials.
Copyright
CollegeXpress is a US registered trademark. We assume that colleges have acquired all appropriate permissions for text and photos and that any references to college rating publications such as U.S. News & World Report are accurate and in context. We will not knowingly represent misappropriated, misleading, or inaccurate information.
International Profiles
Requested materials
The profile is broken up into a few sections. We highly recommend you submit content for each section, so that your profile has the most up-to-date information as possible.
- Location
This section features a brief description (approximately 60 words) of the geographic area in which the College is located. This section is paired with a map indicating your institution’s location. - Main copy
250-300 words giving a general overview of your institution, it is also recommended that you speak to whichever student demographic you are targeting. - Featured/At A Glance
100-400 words of copy to highlight the international student experience. Recommended topics include:
• Type of school
• Size of campus
• Number of students
• Number of faculty
• Colleges, programs, and degrees
• Geographic diversity
• International student services
• International student budget (in US dollars)
• Financial aid
• Test score requirements
• Application deadlines and fees (in US dollars) - Accolades
3-5 accolades your institution has received. 25 word max per accolade. (Example: Ranked #5 in Regional Universities South Category by U.S. News & World Report) Please also include the badge or icon for the accolade. - Featured Section
100 words to be placed in a sidebar. This should highlight some platform-specific assistance or programs, or something relevant you’d like to draw attention to. - Student Testimonials
1-4 student quotes of 40 words maximum each. (Example: My time at CollegeXpress University has proved invaluable to my growth as a professional, and a human! I found an amazing job right after graduation and feel well prepared for my new career. — Bradley Mattshaw, ’19) - Social Media Links
Admissions email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc. - YouTube Video
Video of your choice (about your institution) to be embedded in your International profile. - Images and Logos
Images should be in TIFF or JPEG format. Recommended number of images, and sizes in pixels:
• 1 school logo for all pages : 300×300 (transparent background)
• large school logo (EPS)
• 1 header image for school overview : 1900×450
• 1 header image for each specific edition: 1230×470
• (up to) 6 images associated to edition: HD (1920×1080 minimum)
• accolades icon/badge: 300×300
Submitting Materials
This form https://forms.gle/Bz8eCDNfdSsPqXBNA will walk you through each section.
Alternatively, files can be sent via email to manuscript@carnegiehighered.com or through our FTP site. To receive login information, email manuscript@carnegiehighered.com with your full name, email address, and institution name. The use of third-party file exchange sites such as WeTransfer or HighTail is also acceptable. If sharing via Dropbox or Google Drive, please remember to share with manuscript@carnegiehighered.com specifically. When possible, please label all files and emails clearly with your institution name and the edition for which you are submitting materials.
Copyright
CollegeXpress is a US registered trademark. We assume that colleges have acquired all appropriate permissions for text and photos and that any references to college rating publications such as U.S. News & World Report are accurate and in context. We will not knowingly represent misappropriated, misleading, or inaccurate information.
Graduate Profile
Requested materials
The profile is broken up into a few sections. We highly recommend you submit content for each section, so that your profile has the most up-to-date information as possible.
- Main Copy
300-500 words giving a general overview of your institution, it is also recommended that you speak to whichever student demographic you are targeting. - Featured Section
100-200 words to be placed in a sidebar. This should highlight some grad programs, or anything relevant you’d like to draw attention to. - Grad School Survey
The information submitted in this survey will be used for your online profile and lead delivery preferences. The sooner your profile is complete, the sooner we will get your programs featured online and start generating leads. - Images and Logos
Images should be in TIFF or JPEG format. Recommended number of images, and sizes in pixels:
• 1 school logo : 300×300 (transparent background)
• 1 background image for the header: 1120×520
• 2 images : 310×220
Submitting Materials
This form https://forms.gle/Bz8eCDNfdSsPqXBNA will walk you through each section.
Alternatively, files can be sent via email to manuscript@carnegiehighered.com or through our FTP site. To receive login information, email manuscript@carnegiehighered.com with your full name, email address, and institution name. The use of third-party file exchange sites such as WeTransfer or HighTail is also acceptable. If sharing via Dropbox or Google Drive, please remember to share with manuscript@carnegiehighered.com specifically. When possible, please label all files and emails clearly with your institution name and the edition for which you are submitting materials.
Copyright
CollegeXpress is a US registered trademark. We assume that colleges have acquired all appropriate permissions for text and photos and that any references to college rating publications such as U.S. News & World Report are accurate and in context. We will not knowingly represent misappropriated, misleading, or inaccurate information.
Premier Placement
You set the criteria, we provide the leads. When students register on CollegeXpress, they see your full-page ad complete with copy, logo, images, and questions. You can target your audience based on specific admission criteria and reach only those students who indicate interest in learning more about your school.
What we need from you:
- Header image : 940px x 280px; should include your logo and/or school name
- Copy : 150 – 350 words
- Targeting options
Submitting Materials
How to submit: You can use our google form found here:https://forms.gle/yfwW25jaXyXuVuUZA
OR
Email manuscript@carnegiehighered.com with your header image and copy. We will respond with your targeting criteria options to choose.
Custom Response Service
Instant Gratification + Added Engagement
The key to turning your PC&U and CollegeXpress inquiries into conversions is an immediate, personalized response— students want to hear from you right away. Let Carnegie Dartlet do the work for you with our Custom Response Service (CRS). These fully customizable, perfectly timed emails appear to come from your admission department, and they boast incredible, consistent click-through and open rates. They can be dynamic and for any audience, including undergraduate, transfer, international, and graduate students—great for segmented messaging. Students can even reply directly to you.
Required Information / Materials
- Pointed, engaging email subject line
- Reply-to email address
- Friendly “from” name—ideally a person, not just the “Admission Department”
- Email content: either a final HTML template or the images, logo, and text needed for Carnegie Dartlet to create a mobile-optimized HTML message. Up to 6 images, images must not be wider than 600px.
CRS Tips
From our analysis and monitoring, we’ve found that email messages with short, concise text and a clear call to action work best. We encourage you to use links and your voice throughout the email.
Enhanced Profile
Enhance your institution’s visibility to the millions of prospective students, parents, and counselors who visit our site each year.
Here’s what we need to get started:
Requested Materials
- Image: one image that represents your institution.
We recommend a campus/beauty shot. Image should be web quality, horizontal orientation, JPG, TIFF, PNG, or EPS and free from logos, overlays, and text. Banner size is 1900×450 pixels, but we can crop/size the image for you! Feel free to send multiple options if you are unsure. This image will also be used for a run of site ad in conjunction with your logo. - School logo: Please send a logo with a transparent or white background. JPG, PNG, TIFF, or EPS. Stacked versions are best. Feel free to send multiple for us to choose from.
- One video: YouTube/Vimeo embed code or URL
- Direct links to:
a) School or Admissions URL
b) Apply Now URL
c) Admissions email address - Responsive banner messaging (Optional) : This is a pop up message for anything you’d like to call attention to—timely notices or announcements. For example : Test Optional notice, COVID restrictions, campus announcements, etc. Ideal size would be a 2-6 word title, and a single paragraph of 25-50 words.
Submitting Materials
This form https://forms.gle/eTCZrk2W9kNRDv5M7 will walk you through each section.
Alternatively, files can be sent via email to manuscript@carnegiehighered.com or through our FTP site. To receive login information, email manuscript@carnegiehighered.com with your full name, email address, and institution name. The use of third-party file exchange sites such as WeTransfer or HighTail is also acceptable. If sharing via Dropbox or Google Drive, please remember to share with manuscript@carnegiehighered.com specifically. When possible, please label all files and emails clearly with your institution name and the edition for which you are submitting materials.
CollegeXpress Connect
Instant access to the students you’re looking for. CollegeXpress Connect offers the opportunity to search for and conduct outreach to students whenever you want. Search based on their top college choices, graduation year, athletics, majors, geography, ethnicity, GPA, gender, and religion. All we need to get this set up for you is the email address and the first and last name of the person to access the account. Email that information to us at manuscript@carnegiehighered.com