Episode 14—The Rise of Fake Applications: A Chat with Anthony Ranatza

In today’s episode, Susanna, Jessica, and Lars sit down with Anthony Ranatza, Director of Admission at Southeastern Louisiana University, to uncover a growing challenge facing enrollment teams nationwide.

After identifying a troubling pattern on his own campus, Anthony realized the issue wasn’t isolated—fake applications are increasingly flooding admissions systems across the country. What does this trend mean for enrollment strategy, staff workload, data integrity, and institutional decision-making?

Anthony brings firsthand insight into how this problem surfaced, why it matters, and what admissions offices should be doing to combat it. Tune in for this critical discussion!

Whether you’re a seasoned enrollment professional or just starting out, join us as we uncover the tools, techniques, and insights to elevate your institution’s recruitment efforts and support student success. Listen to learn more!