How does Handraisers compare to student search services and name buys?

The main difference is choice. Name buys give you contact information for students who fit your criteria, but you can’t tell whether they’ve heard of your institution, and the same names are often sold to many other colleges. With Handraisers, students and parents/guardians who follow you on Scoir choose to share their contact information with you specifically. You start with families who have already shown interest, so your outreach goes to people who actually want to hear from you and already think your school is a good fit.

How can I import the student and parent handraiser data into our CRM?

Learn more about Handraisers data access and delivery as well as how student and parent handraiser files are configured in our HelpCenter: Student Handraisers details and Parent Handraisers details .

Can we opt into separate student and parent handraiser files?

Yes. With Parent Handraisers, you automatically receive the combined files: parent contact information linked to a Student Handraisers file, matching student information with their parent if they’ve both opted in. Alongside the combined file, you can opt in to receive standalone Parent Handraisers that are not tied to a student record. We're seeing parents share their info earlier than their students do, so this lets you reach an interested household without waiting on the student's timeline.

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Handraisers

Q: Which plans will include handraisers?

Student Handraisers are included across all Scoir plans . We’re currently offering all college partners on eligible plans the opportunity to receive Parent Handraisers at no additional cost during an early access trial period only, which is now through June 2027. Pricing beyond the trial will be announced in early 2027.

Make more purposeful connections with Handraisers: interested students and parents/guardians who have chosen to share their contact information with you in Scoir.

Scoir Handraisers. Let colleges know you're interested. Students and parents can request communications from colleges outside of Scoir.

Student Handraisers

When a student follows your college in Scoir, they can choose to share their contact information with you. That information imports directly into your CRM, so you can start the conversation while they're still building their college list.

We call these students Handraisers, because that's exactly what they're doing: raising their hand to let you know they're interested. They're not names on a purchased list. They discover your college on the platform, follow you, and then choose to share their contact information so you can reach out directly. That makes them high-intent leads who are more likely to apply.

How It Works

Follow

Students search for colleges in Scoir and "follow" the they're interested in.

After Following, they're prompted to opt-in to send their info to the followed college.

Connect

A list of students is shared with you on a daily basis.

How It Works

Suggest

Parents/guardians search for colleges in Scoir and "suggest" the ones they're interested in to their student, encouraging them to take a closer look.

After Suggesting, they're prompted to opt-in to send their info to the suggested college.

Connect

A list of students is shared with you on a daily basis.

We're offering college partners on eligible plans the opportunity to receive Parent Handraisers at no additional cost during an early access trial period, which is now through June 2027.

Parent Handraisers

Parents/guardians want to be part of the college search, and students consider their opinions. Scoir students follow 57% of the colleges these influencers suggest to them on the platform. Yet many families don't hear from colleges until after their student applies.

Parent Handraisers let you into the conversation sooner. Like students, parents/guardians can opt in to share their contact information with colleges they want to learn more about. You can then speak to what families care about most (cost and financial aid, career outcomes, and campus safety) while they're still helping shape their student's list.

Connect With Scoir Students

Every college has a profile on Scoir—yours included. You have students following you on the platform right now, many of whom are likely sharing their contact information with you (along with their parents/guardians). Learn more about the opportunity waiting for you in Scoir.

Connects You in Scoir and Beyond

Reach followers and matched students in Scoir while they're researching colleges alongside their counselors. When families raise their hand, Handraisers carry that connection into your CRM so every message reinforces the last.

Fits the Way You Already Work

Handraisers flow into your CRM through Slate integration, SFTP, or export, so they enter the communication plans, scoring, and segmentation your team already relies on.

Points Your Effort Where It Matters

Known interest helps you prioritize which students and families get personal follow-up, which high schools are worth a visit, and where to focus counselor time. Fewer guesses leads to more meaningful conversations.

FAQs

How does Handraisers compare to student search services and name buys?

The main difference is choice. Name buys give you contact information for students who fit your criteria, but you can’t tell whether they’ve heard of your institution, and the same names are often sold to many other colleges.

With Handraisers, students and parents/guardians who follow you on Scoir choose to share their contact information with you specifically. You start with families who have already shown interest, so your outreach goes to people who actually want to hear from you and already think your school is a good fit.
Which plans include handraisers?
How can I import the student and parent handraiser data into our CRM?
Can we opt into separate student and parent handraiser files?

Yes. With Parent Handraisers, you automatically receive the combined files: parent contact information linked to a Student Handraisers file, matching student information with their parent if they’ve both opted in.

Alongside the combined file, you can opt in to receive standalone Parent Handraisers that are not tied to a student record. We're seeing parents share their info earlier than their students do, so this lets you reach an interested household without waiting on the student's timeline.

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Student Handraisers

How It Works

Follow

Share

Connect

How It Works

Suggest

Share

Connect

Parent Handraisers

Connect With Scoir Students

Reach Students Who Are a Strong Fit

Connects You in Scoir and Beyond

Fits the Way You Already Work

Points Your Effort Where It Matters

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FAQs

How does Handraisers compare to student search services and name buys?

Which plans include handraisers?

How can I import the student and parent handraiser data into our CRM?

Can we opt into separate student and parent handraiser files?

College & Career Readiness

Districts

Middle Schools

Common AppTM Integration

Resources

For Colleges

Handraisers

Student Handraisers

How It Works

Follow

Share

Connect

How It Works

Suggest

Share

Connect

Parent Handraisers

Connect With Scoir Students

Reach Students Who Are a Strong Fit

Connects You in Scoir and Beyond

Fits the Way You Already Work

Points Your Effort Where It Matters

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FAQs

How does Handraisers compare to student search services and name buys?

Which plans include handraisers?

How can I import the student and parent handraiser data into our CRM?

Can we opt into separate student and parent handraiser files?

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