2026-02-28 · 10 min read

Kaplan Education campaign ideas that work

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Kaplan sends 46 Education campaigns a year, here’s what works. You’ll see real Kaplan email screenshots with breakdowns of subject lines, layouts, CTAs, and offer timing across test prep and course promos. Use this as the definitive reference to model high-performing reminders, enrollment nudges, and retention flows.

1. Dearborn Online Education Is Now Available in New Jersey

1. Dearborn Online Education Is Now Available in New Jersey
1. Dearborn Online Education Is Now Available in New Jersey
Subject: Dearborn Online Education Is Now Available in New Jersey
Objective

To announce the launch of Dearborn’s online real estate education offerings in New Jersey and encourage real estate schools to partner with Dearborn by signing up for their licensing and exam prep packages.

Why this works

The email immediately anchors its message in regional relevance by announcing availability in New Jersey, which instantly filters and engages the right audience while signaling localized value and timeliness.

How to implement

By highlighting a best-selling book alongside new online offerings, the email builds credibility through established authority while framing innovation as a natural extension of proven success, reducing perceived risk for new adopters.

Pro Tip

Add a brief testimonial or partner school quote near the CTA to reinforce social proof and reduce hesitation for schools considering a new vendor partnership. • Include a visual element like a small map pin or state icon next to 'Now Available in New Jersey' to strengthen geographic targeting and make the regional announcement more scannable and memorable.

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2. Hurry! Time is running out on this exclusive discount.

2. Hurry! Time is running out on this exclusive discount.
2. Hurry! Time is running out on this exclusive discount.
Subject: Hurry! Time is running out on this exclusive discount.
Objective

This email aims to drive immediate enrollment in Kaplan’s real estate education programs by leveraging a time-sensitive $50 discount for both the recipient and a friend, creating urgency through a countdown timer and social proof to boost conversion.

Why this works

The email brilliantly combines urgency and social proof by pairing a live countdown timer with a stat that nearly 9 out of 10 students value Kaplan, making the discount feel both exclusive and validated by peer experience.

How to implement

By offering a dual-benefit discount, $50 off for both the recipient and a friend, the campaign turns a personal incentive into a social sharing opportunity, subtly encouraging word-of-mouth without requiring extra effort from the user.

Pro Tip

Add a brief FAQ or tooltip near the promo code explaining how the friend discount works, many users may hesitate if they’re unsure whether their friend must enroll simultaneously or if the code is shareable, which could reduce conversion friction. • Include a small visual indicator or icon next to the countdown timer (like a ticking clock or flashing border) to draw more attention to the urgency element, since the timer is currently buried in the hero section and may be overlooked on mobile or in skim reads.

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3. Dearborn Education Is Now Available in Mississippi

3. Dearborn Education Is Now Available in Mississippi
3. Dearborn Education Is Now Available in Mississippi
Subject: Dearborn Education Is Now Available in Mississippi
Objective

This email aims to inform real estate schools in Mississippi that Dearborn Real Estate Education is now available to them as a partner, offering curated online prelicensing and exam prep packages to help schools launch or enhance their programs immediately.

Why this works

The email opens with a bold, location-specific headline that immediately signals relevance to Mississippi schools, creating instant engagement by addressing a regional pain point rather than speaking generically to all markets.

How to implement

It positions Dearborn as a turnkey solution by emphasizing that courses are 'curated by industry leaders' and 'ready to deliver immediately,' reducing perceived friction for schools considering partnership and framing the offer as low-effort, high-impact.

Pro Tip

Add a brief testimonial or success metric from another state’s partner school to build social proof, since the audience is institutional decision-makers, seeing peer validation would strengthen credibility and reduce perceived risk. • Include a visual icon or short bullet near the CTA indicating what happens next (e.g., 'Schedule a 10-min demo' or 'Get a free curriculum sample') to reduce ambiguity and increase conversion by clarifying the commitment level.

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4. Ready to Expand Your School's Reach?

4. Ready to Expand Your School's Reach?
4. Ready to Expand Your School's Reach?
Subject: Ready to Expand Your School's Reach?
Objective

This email aims to persuade educational institutions to adopt REcampusLIVE, Dearborn’s live online education platform, by highlighting its ability to expand student reach, reduce overhead, and increase revenue through virtual course delivery.

Why this works

The email opens with a bold, benefit-driven headline that immediately speaks to the reader’s growth ambitions, positioning the platform not as a tool but as a strategic expansion lever for schools seeking broader market penetration.

How to implement

It uses a tightly curated bullet list to surface top institutional pain points, reach, instructor leverage, overhead reduction, making the value proposition instantly relatable and emotionally resonant for decision-makers overwhelmed by operational constraints.

Pro Tip

Add a short testimonial or case study snippet from a partner school that successfully scaled enrollment using REcampusLIVE to build social proof and reduce perceived risk for new adopters. • Include a visual icon or mini-infographic next to each bullet point (e.g., a globe for 'reach,' a dollar sign for 'revenue') to reinforce key benefits visually and improve scannability for time-pressed administrators.

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5. Expand Your Professional Development Offerings

5. Expand Your Professional Development Offerings
5. Expand Your Professional Development Offerings
Subject: Expand Your Professional Development Offerings
Objective

This email aims to persuade educational institutions and training providers to adopt Dearborn’s Home Inspection Curriculum as a value-added professional development offering for their real estate students. It positions the curriculum as a flexible, comprehensive resource available in multiple formats to enhance program appeal and student outcomes.

Why this works

The email smartly frames the curriculum as a professional development upgrade rather than just another course, appealing to institutions looking to differentiate their offerings and meet evolving industry demands for well-rounded real estate agents.

How to implement

By highlighting multiple delivery formats, textbook, eBook, and 100-hour online course, the email removes adoption friction, making it easy for institutions to integrate the content into existing programs without overhauling their infrastructure.

Pro Tip

Add a brief testimonial or case study from an existing REcampus partner to build social proof and reduce perceived risk for new adopters considering curriculum integration. • Include a visual breakdown or icon-based summary of the curriculum’s key modules (e.g., roofing, plumbing, standards) to quickly communicate scope and value without requiring the reader to parse dense paragraphs.

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6. The Latest in Real Estate Education

6. The Latest in Real Estate Education
6. The Latest in Real Estate Education
Subject: The Latest in Real Estate Education
Objective

This email aims to engage real estate education partners by showcasing new course offerings, product updates, and instructional strategies to help them enhance their schools’ effectiveness and competitiveness in the market.

Why this works

The email strategically positions the webinar as a leadership-driven insight session, lending credibility and urgency by featuring the Executive Director’s vision for market-sensitive CE courses, which appeals directly to decision-makers in education institutions.

How to implement

Each content block is paired with a visually distinct, action-oriented CTA button that matches the section’s purpose, whether watching a webinar, visiting product updates, or reading an article, creating a seamless, goal-driven user journey without overwhelming the reader.

Pro Tip

Add a brief testimonial or success metric near the top, such as '92% of partner schools saw increased instructor retention after implementing these strategies', to strengthen social proof and reinforce the email’s credibility early in the user journey. • Include a subtle visual hierarchy or numbered progression (e.g., 'Step 1: Watch the Webinar → Step 2: Explore Product Updates') to guide the reader through the content in a logical sequence, improving flow and reducing decision fatigue.

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7. [Webinar Tomorrow] A Brand New Course Experience for Your Students

7. [Webinar Tomorrow] A Brand New Course Experience for Your Students
7. [Webinar Tomorrow] A Brand New Course Experience for Your Students
Subject: [Webinar Tomorrow] A Brand New Course Experience for Your Students
Objective

This email aims to drive registrations for an upcoming webinar by highlighting key updates to the online course experience for real estate students, positioning Dearborn as a forward-thinking education partner committed to enhancing student outcomes.

Why this works

The email effectively positions the webinar as a strategic upgrade for institutional partners by focusing on student experience improvements rather than just product features, making it feel mission-aligned and valuable to decision-makers.

How to implement

By naming the Executive Director as the presenter and specifying the exact duration (30 minutes), the message builds credibility and lowers the perceived time commitment, encouraging busy administrators to prioritize attendance without hesitation.

Pro Tip

Add a brief testimonial or quote from a past attendee or institution about how previous course updates improved student engagement, this would strengthen social proof and reduce skepticism among new registrants. • Include a visual element such as a small screenshot or icon representing the 'more interactive, intuitive learning platform' mentioned, this helps visualize abstract benefits and increases click-through appeal.

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8. Coming Soon: Changes to Your REcampus Portal

8. Coming Soon: Changes to Your REcampus Portal
8. Coming Soon: Changes to Your REcampus Portal
Subject: Coming Soon: Changes to Your REcampus Portal
Objective

This email aims to notify recipients about upcoming changes to the REcampus Portal and encourage them to register for a webinar that explains the new subscription-based service options and how they benefit students’ coursework and e-commerce experience.

Why this works

The email effectively frames the upcoming portal changes as an opportunity rather than a disruption, using positive language like 'benefit your students’ coursework' to reduce resistance and build anticipation for the new features.

How to implement

Including a named presenter with a professional headshot and clear credentials adds credibility and personalizes the message, making the webinar feel more trustworthy and less like a generic corporate announcement.

Pro Tip

Add a brief bullet-point list under the webinar description highlighting the 3 key takeaways attendees will gain, to reduce decision friction and clarify immediate value for busy educators. • Include a small visual icon or badge next to the 'Register Now' button indicating limited seats or time-sensitive registration, to create urgency without needing a full countdown timer.

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9. A Brand New Course Experience for Your Students

9. A Brand New Course Experience for Your Students
9. A Brand New Course Experience for Your Students
Subject: A Brand New Course Experience for Your Students
Objective

This email aims to inform education partners about upcoming enhancements to Dearborn’s online real estate courses and drive registrations for a webinar where key updates will be presented by the Executive Director. It also encourages forwarding the invite to school administrators to broaden engagement.

Why this works

The email positions the course update as a student-centric upgrade, framing the webinar not as a sales pitch but as a value-driven opportunity to improve learning outcomes, a subtle but powerful trust-building tactic for institutional partners.

How to implement

Including a direct instruction to forward the registration to school administrators turns a single recipient into a potential multiplier, leveraging existing relationships to expand reach without additional marketing spend or friction.

Pro Tip

Add a brief bullet list or icon-driven preview of the key course updates to be revealed in the webinar, this would increase perceived value and urgency by giving recipients a tangible reason to attend beyond general 'improvements.' • Include a short testimonial or quote from a school administrator or student who benefited from a previous course update, this would strengthen credibility and reduce skepticism about the impact of the upcoming changes.

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10. The Latest in Real Estate Education

10. The Latest in Real Estate Education
10. The Latest in Real Estate Education
Subject: The Latest in Real Estate Education
Objective

This email aims to position Dearborn Real Estate Education as a strategic partner for real estate schools by highlighting new product updates, educational resources, and regional expansion into Utah, encouraging school owners and instructors to engage with their offerings and consider collaboration.

Why this works

The email smartly opens with a localized value proposition, announcing Utah expansion, to immediately resonate with regional school owners, making the message feel personally relevant and timely rather than generic.

How to implement

Each content block is anchored by a clear, benefit-driven headline followed by a concise explanation and a single, visually distinct CTA, which reduces decision fatigue and guides the reader smoothly from awareness to action.

Pro Tip

Add a brief testimonial or success metric near the Utah expansion announcement to build social proof and reinforce credibility for schools considering partnership. • Include a visual hierarchy or iconography to differentiate content types (e.g., webinar vs. article vs. product update) so readers can quickly scan and prioritize what’s most relevant to them.

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