Admissions and Marketing Conference: Advancing Boys’ Schools

2 – 3 December 2016

Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Join your IBSC colleagues in “Music City U.S.A.” for a professional development opportunity designed specifically for admissions and marketing officers. Gather at Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) in Nashville to learn top techniques and trends from marketing experts and college admissions officers and explore unique strategies for advancing boys schools.

The program will include a keynote and discussion forum with two innovators in the admissions and marketing world, as well as additional keynotes from other noted admissions professionals. Reward one or two of your admissions and marketing staff with this unique growth opportunity. To maximize interaction with experts and colleagues, the conference will be limited to 40 participants, so register early. We look forward to seeing you in Nashville.

Who Should Attend?

Teams of 2-3 admissions and marketing professionals at each IBSC Member School.

Keynote Speakers

We're proud to feature Doug Christiansen, Lee Ann Backlund, Robert Massa, and Jeffrey Buntin, experienced leaders in Admissions and Marketing. Consult Speakers for bios and additional details.

Program Schedule

In addition to Robert Massa and Jeffrey Buntin, the program features representatives from Sewanee: The University of the South and Vanderbilt University who will highlight innovative admissions and marketing strategies. The full program can be viewed here.

Special Dinner and Songwriters Night

On Friday evening participants will have dinner at MBA’s Zimmerman Hall and enjoy the art of songwriting with Grammy winning songwriter, Rivers Rutherford.

Registration

Take advantage of the early bird rate for IBSC Members of only $350, a discount of $100 when you register by 11 November. After this date, the regular rate for IBSC members is $450. The nonmember rate is $650.

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Hotel

We have secured a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn at Green Hills, just two miles from Montgomery Bell Academy. Reserve your room by Thursday, 3 November to secure the discounted rate of $155 per night plus tax for single occupancy. Each additional adult per room costs $10 per night plus tax.

Hampton Inn at Green Hills
2324 Crestmoor Road
Nashville, TN 37215

Make your reservation using one of these options.

  1. Call the hotel directly (615-777-0001) and ask to make reservations under the “Boys School Admissions Conference Block.”
  2. Go to www.nashgreenhillssuites.hamptoninn.com. Enter your arrival and departure dates, click on “More Options” then “Add Special Rate Codes.” Your “Group Code” is BSA. Your group rate will automatically populate.
  3. Copy and paste the URL below into a browser to access the exclusive rates available for this group.
    http://group.hamptoninn.com/boysschooladmissionsconferenceatmba

Transportation

Montgomery Bell Academy will provide transportation from the hotel to the school. Additional details will be posted as they are confirmed.