Outcomes / Sinclair Community College
48% increase in new student enrollment
Learn how Sinclair Community College increases student enrollment with YouScience
Aptitude-driven career guidance helps students build confidence in their path and increases enrollment from feeder high schools.
Segment: Higher Education / Community College / Ohio
Product Area(s): Aptitude & Career Discovery
Challenge
Sinclair Community College faced the possibility of declining enrollment and needed a strategy to increase the number of new students entering from local high schools.
At the same time, many high school students lacked confidence in their program or career choice and struggled to make informed decisions about their future. Without clear guidance or understanding of their strengths, students were often uncertain about which educational path to pursue.
Sinclair needed a way to strengthen relationships with local high schools, support student decision-making, and increase enrollment while setting students up for long-term success.
Solution
Sinclair Community College partnered with local high schools to implement YouScience Aptitude and Career Discovery as part of a coordinated enrollment and advising strategy.
High school students completed a series of science-based brain games to identify their aptitudes, strengths, and interests. These insights were used to guide students through career exploration, program selection, and future planning.
The Sinclair team worked closely with five high schools to provide both group and individual career exploration opportunities, helping students better understand their results and apply them to real decisions about their education and careers.
Results
- Increased enrollment from feeder high schools: 48% increase in new student enrollment from partner high schools
- Expanded student participation: 3,000 high school students completed the Discovery assessment as part of the initiative
- Improved student confidence and decision-making: Students gained greater confidence in their program and career choices through guided exploration and aptitude insights
- Stronger high school partnerships: Improved relationships with high schools and counselors, creating a foundation for continued collaboration and long-term impact
“I am a strong believer in natural abilities being most important to career choice, and strongly believe that YouScience assists students in a strengths-based way to build self-efficacy and self-advocacy.”
—Marquez Young, Director of Admissions, Sinclair Community College (Ohio)