Embark Campus
End-to-end online admissions software for universities and fellowships
About Embark Campus
Embark Campus is a comprehensive admissions management platform that has powered over 17 million applications since 1995. Trusted by Harvard, NYU, Stanford, and the Rhodes and Fulbright Fellowships, it streamlines the entire admissions lifecycle from recruiting and online applications to administrative review and enrollment. The platform offers deep customization, video interviews, waitlist management, and seamless integration with student information systems.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Proven track record since 1995 with 17M+ applications processed
- Excellent customer service rated 4.9/5 on Capterra
- Highly customizable to fit programs of all sizes
- Trusted by top-tier institutions (Harvard, Stanford, NYU)
- Fair pricing that scales for smaller programs
Cons
- Can be expensive for very small institutions with limited budgets
- Automated emails may land in spam/junk folders
- Pricing is not fully transparent — requires contacting sales
- Limited public information on advanced tier features
Key Features
Customizable Online Applications
Build tailored application forms for any program, from simple one-page forms to complex multi-stage processes
Administrative Review Workflows
Route applications to reviewers with role-based access, scoring rubrics, and collaborative evaluation tools
Video Interview Integration
Integrate with Kira Talent for asynchronous video interviews as part of the admissions process
Waitlist & Enrollment Management
Manage waitlists, offers, and enrollment confirmations with automated status tracking
Scholarship Management
Streamline scholarship applications, evaluations, and award decisions alongside admissions
Event Management
Schedule and manage admissions events, campus visits, and information sessions
Automated Communications
Send triggered emails and notifications to applicants based on application status changes
Multi-Program Support
Manage multiple programs and departments from a single platform with shared or separate workflows
Reporting & Analytics
Track application volumes, demographics, conversion rates, and reviewer performance with built-in dashboards
Payment Processing
Collect application fees via Stripe and TouchNet payment gateway integrations
CRM & Recruiting Tools
Engage prospective students with targeted outreach, inquiry tracking, and recruitment pipeline management
SIS Integrations
Connect with Ellucian and other student information systems for seamless data transfer
Zapier Integration
Automate workflows by connecting Embark with hundreds of third-party apps via Zapier
Reviewer Portal
Dedicated portal for committee members with role-based permissions and evaluation tools
Document Management
Collect, store, and manage applicant documents including transcripts, essays, and recommendations
Pricing
- Customizable online applications
- Administrative review workflows
- Applicant communication tools
- Reporting and analytics
- Data system integrations
- Scholarship management
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