Trusted by dozens of leading institutions
WHY HAVANA
Why Summer Melt Threatens Enrollment Goals
Summer melt costs institutions millions in lost tuition when accepted students fail to enroll. This critical gap between acceptance and attendance occurs when students lose momentum during the summer months. Havana's AI maintains continuous engagement with admitted students, answering their questions instantly and identifying at-risk individuals before they drop out. Our system works around the clock to protect your fall enrollment numbers.
Identify At-Risk Students
Automated Qualification Throughout Summer
Havana identifies at-risk students by asking targeted questions about financial readiness, housing plans, and course registration. This early detection allows your team to intervene before students become part of your summer melt statistics.
Answer Summer Transition Questions
24/7 Support During Critical Months
Our AI instantly answers common pre-enrollment questions about financial aid deadlines, housing assignments, orientation dates, and course registration - precisely when students need information to stay committed to attending in fall.
Knowledge Base
Programme Requirements
Key Dates and Deadlines
ACME College
https://acmecollege.edu
Application_Guidelines.pdf
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What is the application deadline for the nursing program?
The Fall 2026 application deadline for the nursing program is March 1, 2026.
Nursing_Key_Dates.pdf
Multi-Channel Engagement
Reach Students Where They Are
Havana engages admitted students via their preferred channels - phone, email, SMS, or WhatsApp. This multi-platform approach ensures consistent communication during summer months when students are less responsive to traditional outreach.
RESULTS FOR CUSTOMERS
Students engaged
Increase in conversion
TESTIMONIALS
Don’t just take our word for it
"The results have been pretty incredible. Usually our teams are skeptical of tech, but for Havana, different teams were fighting to be the first to get it."
Bryan Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer EMENA, Global University Systems
"Within 2 months, we got conversions. The AI got students who had abandoned their applications to start talking again. It ended up converting leads we had given up on."
Pia Horner, Assoc Director & Head of Student Recruitment, University of Europe for Applied Sciences
"We sometimes receive 1000s of leads from student fairs. It's hard for us to follow-up with all of them quickly, but Havana's AI increases our speed-to-lead dramatically, boosting conversion rates."
Director of Student Recruitment, Top-50 Business School
Frequently asked questions
What is summer melt in higher education?
Summer melt refers to the phenomenon where students who have been accepted to college and confirmed their intention to enroll fail to actually attend in the fall semester. This typically happens during the summer months between high school graduation and college matriculation. For institutions, summer melt directly impacts enrollment targets and budget projections, often resulting in significant revenue loss. It's particularly common among first-generation college students and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who may lack guidance during the transition period.
How does Havana's AI help prevent summer melt?
When is the best time to implement Havana for summer melt prevention?
How does Havana integrate with our existing systems?
What metrics can we track to measure summer melt reduction?
