How to reduce no-shows for admissions interviews with AI
Short answer: to reduce no-shows for admissions interviews, confirm every appointment right away, send WhatsApp reminders before the interview and make it easy to reschedule rather than skip. An AI agent does all of this automatically and, if the candidate can't make it, offers another slot. ReshapeOS does this for universities, business schools and academies.
Why candidates don't show up
- They booked days ago and forgot.
- Something came up and they don't know how to change the appointment.
- They're no longer sure what the interview is for.
- Another school got to them first.
The sequence that works
| When | What the agent does |
|---|---|
| On booking | Confirms date, time and link on WhatsApp |
| The day before | Reminds them and asks if it's still on |
| A few hours before | Sends a final reminder with the link or address |
| If they can't make it | Offers another slot and updates the calendar |
| If they don't show | Messages or calls to rebook |
Quick tips
- Book soon: the closer to the request, the fewer no-shows.
- Explain the interview's value: what it will cover and how long it takes.
- Make rescheduling easy: replying to the WhatsApp message should be enough.
- Track the show rate by campaign and by advisor.
There's a step-by-step guide with the platform in the tutorial how to reduce no-shows.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to remind by phone or WhatsApp?
WhatsApp for reminders, because it's quick and unobtrusive. A call to rebook people who didn't show.
Can the agent change the appointment in the calendar?
Yes. It checks the advisor's free slots, confirms the new time and updates the calendar and CRM.
How many reminders are too many?
Two or three per appointment are usually enough: the confirmation, one the day before and one a few hours before.
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