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Ravenna Admit
✨Ravenna October W4 Release
Smarter Dashboard and Payments
- Pay event fees directly from your Dashboard and move through checkout without extra steps
- Alerts clear on their own after a successful payment
- Events appear in date order and search handles punctuation in names
Cleaner Directory and Navigation
- Routes are tidied ahead of the Directory launch which reduces dead links
- Event cards show a Location field
- Explore can show the prior season when your school accepts last-year applicants
Better Wizard and Registration
- Removing a guardian no longer creates errors or ghost cards
- Records for future seasons save and display correctly
- Registration deadlines and grade order display as expected
- A minimum attendee count of one prevents empty registrations
Improved Authentication and UI
- Password reset works end-to-end
Trustworthy Data and Reporting
- Application types sort by date
- Data Explorer includes an ISEE taken filter
- Seat counts show 0 for empty values
- Funnel statistics exclude hidden applicants
Under the Hood
- Rails framework upgraded for stability and security
- Routing and preview links are fixed
- Activity logs and visibility flags behave as intended
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Welcome to a simpler, all-in-one Dashboard for families
We brought a set of meaningful updates to the Ravenna Hub with a redesigned Dashboard. Families now manage more of their journey in one place, and schools get cleaner data with fewer back-and-forth requests.

The new Dashboard for families
We rebuilt the Dashboard so it becomes the primary place for families to act and to track progress. This shift supports a true self-service model and reduces routine calls to your team.
Do more without leaving the Dashboard
Families can pay application and event fees directly from the Dashboard. Payment alerts clear on their own after a successful checkout, so there is less confusion.
Edit or withdraw event registrations
Parents can change plans on their own and the system updates in real time. Your team spends less time on simple edits.
Decisions stay consistent
When a family accepts an offer at one school, outstanding offers at other schools are declined automatically. Enrollment reporting stays accurate without manual cleanup.
Why this matters
Families can now move faster because key tasks sit in one place. Schools can expect to see fewer tickets, cleaner funnels, and spend less time on manual updates.
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Ravenna Admit
✨Ravenna October W3 Release
A friendlier School Directory
- Validation you can trust.Registrations respect grade restrictions.
- Search that feels right.A city filter, a cleaner layout, and grades that appear in the correct order.
- Links that land where they should.Buttons and deep links now open the new Directory.
Smoother Wizards
- Grade choices show up, remain sorted, and persist into ADMIT.
- Schools get notified right away whether a record is new or already exists.
A tidier Dashboard and event flow
- You can edit or withdraw event sign-ups from your Dashboard.
- The edit dialog is cleaner and broken icons are gone.
- Accepting one offer will decline the rest so decisions stay consistent.
Payment surfaces and other small wins
- A pay form appears when an event has a fee.
- The Apply button matches visibility settings.
- Tooltip copy, layout issues, and middleware behavior received needed polish.
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Coming Soon: A New Dashboard Experience in Ravenna Hub
We’re excited to share that a new Ravenna Hub Dashboard is launching
NEXT WEEK!
This redesigned experience makes it easier than ever for families to stay organized and connected — all in one place.
Here’s what’s new:
- Unified View:Quickly see your students, applications, and events at a glance.
- Favorites:Easily access your favorite schools and jump right into their pages.
- Upcoming Events:View and manage important dates, reminders, and registrations.
- Student Overview:Add or edit student profiles and monitor each student’s progress.
- Cleaner Design:Simplified layout and intuitive navigation for a smoother experience on any device.
This update is part of our ongoing effort to modernize the Ravenna experience — helping families engage with schools more easily and confidently.
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Ravenna October 2025 W2 Release Notes
Improved Email Experience
- Bulk email previews now work reliably and allows you to see exactly what families will receive before sending.
Frictionless Directory Setup & View
- Directory settings are unified and easier to manage.
- Second address lines display correctly.
- Preview launches directly into the updated directory view.
- Short description fields now accept full text, including smart quotes.
Streamlined Event Management & Registration
- Inactive students no longer appear in registration lists.
- Sorting by "Has Attended" and "Fee Paid" works as expected.
- Clear messaging when events are full for a specific gender.
- New student registration flows complete without errors.
Reliable Student Lists
- Active/Inactive student lists render correctly.
- Outgoing students now appear in the correct roster.
Data You Can Trust
- Data Explorer reports populate all fields which means no more null values in Power BI exports.
Polished Interfaces & Dashboard Flow
- Interviewer dashboards and HUB pages display with proper styling.
- Empty dashboard states now include helpful messaging.
Smoother Wizard & Explore Flow
- Explore wizard retains selected "Apply Grade" through to final review.
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Ravenna Admit
This Week: A Fresh New Directory Experience in Ravenna Hub
We’re excited to share that the new look and feel for the Ravenna Hub Directory is launching
this week!
With a refreshed UI, the directory will be more intuitive and engaging for families, making it easier to find and connect with your school. This update is part of our ongoing effort to modernize the Ravenna experience and deliver a polished, family-friendly interface. What You Need to Do
To make sure your school’s page is ready when the new UI goes live, please review your current directory information. We’ve added a Preview button that lets you see exactly how your page will appear in the updated design. Please use the video attached as a guide to assist in updating your school’s picture.
Taking a few minutes now ensures your school looks its best when families explore the new directory experience.
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Coming Soon: A Fresh New Directory Experience in Ravenna Hub
We’re excited to share that the new look and feel for the Ravenna Hub Directory is almost here! With a refreshed UI, the directory will be more intuitive and engaging for families, making it easier to find and connect with your school. This update is part of our ongoing effort to modernize the Ravenna experience and deliver a polished, family-friendly interface.
What You Need to Do
To make sure your school’s page is ready when the new UI goes live, please review your current directory information. We’ve added a Preview button that lets you see exactly how your page will appear in the updated design. Please use the video attached as a guide to assist in updating your school’s picture.
Taking a few minutes now ensures your school looks its best when families explore the new directory experience next week.
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Ravenna Enroll
✨Ravenna October W1 Release
We’re excited to share the latest updates to the Ravenna Admission Suite and HUB. This release focuses on improving your day-to-day workflows, enhancing reliability, and delivering a smoother experience for you and your families.
Smarter Communications
What’s New:
- Personalize your event invitations and bulk emails with the correct first and preferred names.
- Previously broken name tags now render the actual name instead of placeholder code.
- You can now save a draft bulk email and return to it later and the recipient list will load reliably.
Why It Matters:
- More professional and personalized communication
- Reduced risk of sending emails with incorrect or missing names
- Improved efficiency when managing bulk communications
Better Forms & Wizards
What’s New:
- Application forms now support special characters and emojis in questions - and they save correctly.
- The education history wizard no longer creates phantom “Unnamed school” entries when toggling the “current” flag.
- Printing delegated recommendation forms works as expected.
- Directory filters stay within their layout boundaries.
- The outdated “Inquiry” button has been removed from school directory pages.
Why It Matters:
- More reliable and flexible form editing
- Cleaner, more intuitive wizard experiences for families
- Fewer support tickets related to UI glitches or broken flows
A Smoother Applicant Journey
What’s New:
- Uploading a student photo during profile creation now works without freezing.
- Downloaded files from student profiles now use meaningful filenames.
- Application types can be sorted to match your school’s preferences.
- The “Explore” drop-down only shows the current and next application seasons.
Why It Matters:
- Faster onboarding for new students
- Easier file management and organization
- Cleaner, more relevant options for families
Content You Control
What’s New:
- You can now insert and save clickable links in event descriptions.
- School pages display wallpapers and cover photos correctly, with graceful fallbacks.
- Payment error messages (e.g., for American Express) are now clearer and more helpful.
Why It Matters:
- More engaging and informative event pages
- Better branding and visual consistency
- Fewer payment-related support issues
Solid Underpinnings
What’s New:
- The Data Explorer now behaves as expected when editing, saving, or deleting queries.
- We’ve upgraded our backend infrastructure (Puma and Sidekiq) to the latest supported versions.
Why It Matters:
- More stable and responsive performance
- Future-proofed platform for upcoming features
Miscellaneous Goodness
- Names are sorted properly.
- One-off bugs have been squashed.
- The overall experience is faster, cleaner, and more predictable.
✨ Coming Soon: A Smarter, Faster Directory Experience
We’re rolling out a major upgrade to the Admit/Hub Directory that's designed to make school discovery and event registration more intuitive, responsive, and helpful for families.
Discover Schools with Ease
Say goodbye to clunky filters and hidden options. The new Directory lets you:
- Search by name, city, gender, state, and region, with support for multiple selections.
- See instant resultsas you refine your search.
- Reset filters with a single click and always know where you are in your journey.

Explore Richer School Profiles
Every school page is getting smarter:
- Clickable cardstake you directly to the school’s details.
- Interactive linkslet you explore, inquire, or visit the school’s website—only when relevant.
- Smooth navigationensures you can always return to your filtered list without losing progress.


Empowering Admins Behind the Scenes
For school admins, managing listings is about to get easier:
- Preview changesin a sandbox before publishing.
- Revert editssafely if needed.
- Publish updatesinstantly with confidence.
A Better Way to Register for Events
The event registration experience is being rebuilt from the ground up:
- See real-time availabilityandspace remaining.
- Events respect school-specific timezonesandstudent details.
- Full or disabled events are clearly marked (or hidden) based on configuration.


Built to Handle the Unexpected
We’ve added resilience across the board:
- Friendly messages when no results match.
- Graceful handling of pagination and edge cases.
- Smarter validation for complex family structures and student profiles.
Why It Matters
This update transforms the Directory into a powerful, user-friendly gateway for school exploration and event engagement. Whether you're a parent searching for the right fit or an admin managing listings, the new experience is faster, clearer, and more reliable.
Stay tuned, this upgrade is coming soon to your Admit/Hub experience.
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✨ Ravenna Release Notes (September W2 & W3)
Included Platform Releases
- ADMIT(v913)
- HUB(v878)
ADMIT
Enhancements
Stronger Privacy for Reader Access
You now have full control over what your readers can view. When profile access is disabled, readers will only see the
Reading
and Notes & Tasks
tabs - ensuring sensitive applicant details remain private.Clearer Grade Labels
Grade names now include abbreviations (e.g.,
Pre-Kindergarten (PK)
) for quick recognition and a cleaner interface.Better Test Score Visibility
Data Explorer now displays multiple scores of the same type on separate lines, making it easier to review and compare results.
HUB
Enhancements
Dashboard - A Clearer Decision Experience
Families can now view decision letters directly from their dashboard. When a decision is posted, the progress bar is replaced with a clear message, and celebratory confetti uses your school’s colors for a personalized touch.
Directory & School Cards - Easier Navigation
We’ve added a
“Learn more or apply”
link to school cards and improved event registration layouts for a smoother experience.Wizard - Smarter and More Reliable
The
Siblings
step now displays correctly in all cases, and application type selection handles missing options gracefully.Help Center - Improved Readability
The contact form now meets accessibility standards with better text contrast for easier reading.
Explore Wizard Update
The
Explore
button now launches our new explore wizard, ensuring families complete essential student details before exploring schools. This helps maintain accurate records and a better experience for everyone.Already Live in ADMIT
- Reader-only users cannot access applicant profiles when restricted.
- Grade labels now include abbreviations for clarity.
- Data Explorer supports multiple test scores per type with improved formatting.
Note:
Features currently in Alpha (such as the new multi-select widget and updated attendee UI) are not yet available in production
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✨ Ravenna Release Notes (August W2)
Included Platform Releases:
- ADMIT(v912, v913)
- HUB(v872, v874.1, v875, v876, v877)
ADMIT
Enhancements:
Fine-tune your review process with new reader privacy controls.
You now have the power to decide exactly what your admissions readers can see. With a simple toggle, you can limit readers to just the evaluation materials, hiding the full applicant profile. It’s a perfect way to keep your team focused and ensure your review process aligns perfectly with your school's privacy standards. Minor Improvements & Bug Fixes:
Get a head start on the new Hub School Directory.
We've rolled out a new "Hub Directory Listing" section in your Admit setup. This is your private workspace to build and perfect your school's profile for the upcoming directory - including a new wallpaper photo and description - all without touching your current live listing. Now every school can craft its new look ahead of time for a seamless debut. Your printed applications now look sharper than ever.
We've polished the styling on all printed forms, so fields and buttons render with a clean, modern finish. It’s a small touch that ensures every document you share maintains a professional and polished look. HUB
Enhancements:
Turning interest into action is now seamless.
For families exploring your school, the journey to applying is faster and more intuitive. The "Apply" button now launches our modern application wizard, with the student and application year already selected. We've cut out the extra steps, making it effortless for families to take that next big step. Families can now pinpoint their perfect school with powerful search filters.
We've supercharged the directory filters, allowing families to select multiple options at once for school type, region, and state. It’s all about giving them the flexibility to zero in on the schools that are the perfect match for their needs. Minor Improvements & Bug Fixes:
The path to application is clear and reliable.
We've reinforced the "Apply" button on school "Explore" pages to ensure it works flawlessly for every family, every time. This guarantees a smooth and dependable start to their application journey. More clarity, more confidence on the family dashboard.
Application cards now clearly display the admission year. Once submitted, families will see detailed status updates, from when a decision is scheduled to when it's ready to view. It’s about giving families the visibility and peace of mind they deserve. A more polished and intuitive School Directory.
We've rolled out a collection of refinements to make exploring schools better than ever. Profile pages are cleaner, hiding any empty info sections. School addresses are now clickable map links for instant directions. Event registration is smarter, prompting families to select a student first. And we've decluttered the filter panel for a more intuitive search. A smoother Education History experience.
We've fine-tuned the application wizard's "Education History" section to ensure it behaves perfectly when families add or remove schools. The entire process is now more stable and reliable, making it easier for them to enter their student's academic background. Load More
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