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Alex Patturelli, M.S., is an admissions professional at Regis College in Weston, MA. Currently, he is a doctoral candidate at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. His research is centered on improving the college admissions process for low-income students. With more the five years of experience in enrollment and communication, he has been a leader on the strategy development pursuant to the institutional goals of increasing higher education access for first generation and low-income students.

Text Messaging: The Enrollment Management Strategy for Increasing Enrollment and Promoting a Sense of Belonging for Low-Income Students