--- description: Review of Slate Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Slate | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Higher Education Software](/directory/4253/higher-education/software) > [Slate](/software/75108/slate) # Slate Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/75108/slate Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/75108/slate?page=2) > Slate AI is an advanced artificial intelligence software designed to enhance the capabilities of Slate, a comprehensive platform for admissions and enrollment management. It leverages machine learning and AI technologies to provide institutions with powerful tools for data analysis, predictive modeling, and decision-making support. This software aims to optimize the recruitment and admissions processes by offering insights that drive more informed and strategic actions. Slate AI has an advanced data visualization tools that transform complex data sets into intuitive and interactive visual representations. These visualizations help users to quickly grasp key metrics and trends, facilitating better understanding and communication of data-driven insights. The software supports a wide range of chart types and customization options, allowing institutions to tailor visual reports to their specific needs. Additionally, these visual tools can be integrated into dashboards for real-time monitoring of important metrics. The software offers robust natural language processing (NLP) capabilities, enabling it to analyze and interpret textual data from various sources such as application essays, recommendation letters, and social media. This feature helps institutions to gain deeper insights into applicants' motivations, interests, and potential fit with the institution. By leveraging NLP, Slate AI can enhance the holistic review process and support more nuanced decision-making. Additionally, the software can identify sentiment and key themes within large volumes of text, providing valuable context for admissions officers. Slate AI integrates seamlessly with the existing Slate platform, ensuring that users can leverage AI-driven insights without disrupting their current workflows. This integration allows for the smooth transfer of data between systems, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the admissions process. The software is designed to be user-friendly, with an intuitive interface that simplifies the adoption of AI technologies. Additionally, Slate AI supports integration with other institutional systems and databases, further expanding its utility and reach. The software includes comprehensive reporting and analytics features that enable institutions to track and measure the performance of their recruitment and admissions strategies. Users can generate detailed reports on various aspects of the admissions process, from application trends to yield rates. These reports provide valuable feedback that can inform continuous improvement efforts. Additionally, Slate AI's analytics capabilities support benchmarking against peer institutions, helping users to identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 44 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 44 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Technolutions ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Contact Vendor for pricing details - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Admissions Management - Application Management - Event Management - Fee Management - Financial Aid Management - Forms Management - Scoring - Self Service Portal ## Category - [Higher Education Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4253/higher-education/software) ## Related Categories - [Higher Education Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4253/higher-education/software) - [Admissions Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4687/admissions/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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In addition to being able to review applications and render admissions decisions, it also provides a means to review all of the communication with an applicant and where he or she stands in the application process. > > **Cons**: Some of the information that I found valuable in the last software platform I used, such as social security number and date of application, are either unable to be found or are hard to find. > > It provides a good snapshot of an applicant's status as well as an email tracking mechanism. ----- ### "Slate: One-stop shop for admissions" — 5.0/5 > **Chardonnay** | *10 December 2019* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Slate has a very clear user interface and it's easy to learn how to use, whether you have experience building forms and queries or not. We're able to house all of our marketing emails and other communications in the same place as our admissions processing. Some of our forms that were housed in Microsoft Excel or other intranet sites were transferred to Slate, making it easier to organize all the information we have. We're also able to conduct applicant review within Slate. > > **Cons**: The events calendar can look very overwhelming, but it's because of the volume of events we host in our office. Although I like the Slate Reader for reviewing applications, I wish it would open in its own window so going back to a file is easier. > > In admissions, we deal with different student populations, which require different forms, communications, etc. Before Slate, we would have forms in our admissions drive housed on everyone's desktop, and the people managing the forms would have tons of emails asking where a form is. Now, all of the information is housed within Slate and clearly labeled. Communication and processes are more effective. We still have more features to explore and implement\! ----- ### "Horrible for Academic Advising\!" — 1.0/5 > **Amber** | *16 April 2025* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Admissions side is good, that's about all. > > **Cons**: For advising purposes at our university, Slate has been terrible. Very slow lag times, constant glitches happening, continuous issues. Everyone in our office cannot stand this software (including advisors in other offices as well). > > Admissions, great. Everything else is terrible. ----- ### "The best CRM for higher ed admissions" — 5.0/5 > **William** | *17 September 2021* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Slate is by far the best CRM for higher ed admissions. It's incredibly easy to use (once you get your head around some basics) and it's noticeably designed from the ground up with the admission process in mind. They're also great with customer service and have spent a lot of time cultivating a community of Slate users who all work together to make the most of the product. > > **Cons**: Slate is long overdue for some marketing, campaign, and communications updates. Deliver is still behind other more commercial CRMs in terms of capabilities, and I'd love to see queries, reports, template communications, and events updated with an eye for easing the customer journey and streamlining communications. ----- ### "Connect with Students" — 4.0/5 > **Bryanne** | *10 January 2023* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to connect with students through personalized communication is highly impact as an Admissions Counselor. My team and I are able to set up queries to pull select groups of students into messaging lists to support students throughout the admissions process. The ability to communicate with students via text is powerful as many students will respond to a quick text message over an email. > > **Cons**: Slate can be rather particular. Having a CRM manager has a huge impact on my work on the satisfaction of my work. I cannot speak from the CRM manager perspective, as I imagine the "cons" of Slate are likely found there. > > Slate gives our intuition the ability to connect with students in a timely manner and track historical data based on a variety of factors. This allows our team to "work smarter not harder." ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/75108/slate?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/75108/slate) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data