Admissions in 2025: How Overwhelming Workloads Lead to Burnout
International student recruitment has skyrocketed, which is great for diversity and institutional growth. But for admissions officers, this means an avalanche of inquiries, document reviews, and interview screenings; all within strict deadlines.
A recent University Business article (https://universitybusiness.com/admissions-workloads-are-enormous-here-is-how-ai-can-help/) highlights just how intense these workloads have become. Admissions professionals are expected to be experts on every facet of their institution - academic programs, housing, financial aid, career prospects, while simultaneously handling a flood of applications. And when these processes are still heavily manual, the pressure becomes unsustainable.
Unlike many other positions, admissions staff can’t be easily replaced. They possess a rare mix of institutional knowledge, personal experience, and problem-solving skills that take years to develop. Losing even one seasoned professional to burnout means a significant knowledge gap that hiring alone cannot fill.
Where AI Can Help Without Replacing Humans
While artificial intelligence can’t (and shouldn’t) replace the personal touch of admissions teams, it can eliminate the most time-consuming manual tasks. This is where INSELECT comes in.
How INSELECT Supports Admissions Teams:
✅ CredentialFlow: Automates the extraction and verification of applicants’ academic credentials, drastically reducing time spent on manual document review.
✅ AI-Driven Interviews: Conducts structured, automated interviews, providing instant evaluation reports, allowing admissions officers to focus on the best-fit candidates instead of screening every applicant manually.
✅ Faster Decision-Making: Eliminates bottlenecks in processing applications, reducing stress and freeing up time for more strategic work.
Protecting the People Who Make Admissions Possible
Universities invest in attracting top students, but what about retaining top admissions professionals? If institutions want to continue providing high-quality service to applicants, they need to start prioritizing the well-being of those managing the process. AI-driven solutions like INSELECT can help ease workloads without compromising quality or personalization.
Let’s talk about how INSELECT can support your admissions team and protect them from burnout. Reach out to us at info@inselect.org to start discussion about how INSELECT can help you.
Unlike many other positions, admissions staff can’t be easily replaced. They possess a rare mix of institutional knowledge, personal experience, and problem-solving skills that take years to develop. Losing even one seasoned professional to burnout means a significant knowledge gap that hiring alone cannot fill.
Where AI Can Help Without Replacing Humans
While artificial intelligence can’t (and shouldn’t) replace the personal touch of admissions teams, it can eliminate the most time-consuming manual tasks. This is where INSELECT comes in.
How INSELECT Supports Admissions Teams:
✅ CredentialFlow: Automates the extraction and verification of applicants’ academic credentials, drastically reducing time spent on manual document review.
✅ AI-Driven Interviews: Conducts structured, automated interviews, providing instant evaluation reports, allowing admissions officers to focus on the best-fit candidates instead of screening every applicant manually.
✅ Faster Decision-Making: Eliminates bottlenecks in processing applications, reducing stress and freeing up time for more strategic work.
Protecting the People Who Make Admissions Possible
Universities invest in attracting top students, but what about retaining top admissions professionals? If institutions want to continue providing high-quality service to applicants, they need to start prioritizing the well-being of those managing the process. AI-driven solutions like INSELECT can help ease workloads without compromising quality or personalization.
Let’s talk about how INSELECT can support your admissions team and protect them from burnout. Reach out to us at info@inselect.org to start discussion about how INSELECT can help you.