Even in this economy, Mike's work helped us increase 2010-11 applications to our Upper School by 100% over this time last year.

Arlene Hogan, Head of School
Bentley School, Oakland / Lafayette CA

Thank you for giving me such a wonderful opportunity to make monumental changes in the Office of Admission at Shanghai American School. Your Assessment has been my Bible over the last three years and has taken us to historical enrollment of 3,080 this year, its highest enrollment ever.

TK Ostrom, Admission Director
Shanghai American School, China

He does excellent work, has a great manner, and understands each of his client school's culture and needs.

Mimi Baer, Mimi Baer Consulting
Former Executive Director, California Association of Independent Schools

We've exceeded our enrollment goal and are now at 3,300 students, a 10% and $1.8 million increase over 2009-10.

You exposed our blind spots, opened up communication internally, and amplified our external relationships in the community. You brought the pieces of the puzzle together which gave us clarity to move forward.

Jody Graf, Executive Director
Tom Tafoya, Director of Business and Technology
Visions in Education Charter School
Sacramento, CA

Despite the wavering economy, our applications were up 12% this year and we offered enrollment to some really incredible, mission-appropriate students.

For the first time since I began at CAA, we had parents calling to thank us for our process, explaining how much they appreciated the points of contact and the attention we gave to their family. Even from those who were not accepted!

Through our four-phase process with Mike, we discovered our identity and a clear vision. He helped us develop our brand identity and what sets us apart from others.

The process unified us. It gave us a clear plan and path, which we look to everyday for guidance. Because of his services, our school has progressed by leaps and bounds.

We absolutely recommend him. Mike is a genuine and personal man who really cares about the schools he helps. He has great experience and knowledge and is always available when you need him. And Mike continues to stay in touch with us, long after the engagement was completed.

Pamela Jordan, Head of School
Richard Sanders, Chair, Board of Trustees
Melissa Brookes, Admission and Financial Aid Director
Chicago Academy for the Arts, IL

Your demographic work alone was responsible for a 50% increase in qualified prospective families for 2010-11.

Rosalie Henry, Head of School
Visitation Academy, St. Louis, MO

They over-deliver! I was stunned by the quality of actionable information Connor Associates produces. Connor showed us our strengths, pointed out what we needed to pay attention to, and got us all pulling in the same direction. He gave us the tools to be able to talk about the cake, not the icing. He put the core of what we do, our academics, at the center of our marketing. It’s working well for admission -- and for the teachers.

Brian Thomas, Upper School Head
Bentley School, Oakland / Lafayette, CA

Head and shoulders, he's the best in the field. Mike's comprehensive approach to enrollment management and marketing generates a frame of mind that drives the way we engage people at every stage. His advice had an immediate positive effect—increased inquiries, conversion rates, and yields. Linsly has a record enrollment this year.

Chad Barnett, Head of School
Linsly School, WV

Connor Associates' Finance and Administration Affiliate Vanessa Wassenar is the most clear-thinking, insightful, wise professional I have ever worked with on school issues. Her ability to engage people in important conversations is amazing; she is clear and honest and a wizard with finances and organizational structure.

Be prepared for what he gives you! Mike is honest, affable, and bright. He did not blanch at delivering bad news. He strengthened us and had great ideas on how to push the school forward. He walked away with everyone’s respect.

Charlie Britton, Head of School
McDonogh School
Owings Mills, MD

Thanks to you, admissions is going great: 1st - 12th applications are up over 30% and many of our summer enrichment programs are already full. Annual giving is at an all time high for dollars raised.

Margaret Kramer, Director of Marketing
Trinity Valley School
Fort Worth, TX