DreamApply Reviews & Product Details

A defining characteristic of the collaboration between VILNIUS TECH and DreamApply is continuous improvement driven by direct user feedback. Over 13 years, the platform has evolved from a structured application system into an end-to-end recruitment, admissions, and communication environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No dislikes, as the constant improvement is making all dislikes to likes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been using DreamApply for the last ten years of my working experience, and I contributed in implementing this CRM in the admission process of one of the institutions I was working for.

For me, DreamApply is a daily working companion. One of the first tabs I open in the morning, one of the last to be closed in the evening. My focus is student recruitment operations, therefore the platform allows me to monitor the whole funnel, download manageable data at any time, and monitor KPIs and trends in a few clicks – which saves a lot of time during peak periods. Managing a network of 90+ education consultancy firms based all around the world is easier, when you have powerful features like trackers, tabs, advanced filters by your side.

Over time, the confidence with the platform grows and you find yourself helping your IT department in the development, writing and testing rules for automation. The learning curve is acceptable, even if you don’t do programming for a living.

The admission and assessing part is probably the most time-saving part. DreamApply centralizes the application/selection process in one portal, avoiding tens of emails with attachments. All communications pass through the platform, you can schedule interviews and draw ranking lists for admission – all in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some features may be improved, for sure – like in any CRM. For instance: sometimes you have to be careful when you manage data downloaded from the platform, because applicants can pick multiple courses for application (up to two choices in our institution’s case) and the offer type is consequently replicated for each applicant – which means that you will have the same applicant counted twice in the tables when you download the data. You have to familiarize with that before preparing any report. The Brightside is the efficiency of the support team at DreamApply: they are very responsive and collaborative. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DreamApply provides a reliable and flexible system for managing our admission. The platform is easy for applicants to use, as shown by the small number of inquiries we receive. It also allows us to customise the application process to fit our needs. The dashboard clearly shows application status and numbers, which help us understand daily operations at a glance. In addition, the fully online process enables applicants to apply from anywhere, and the strong data protection standards give us confidence in system security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial setup required time and effort, and some creativity is needed to figure and refine the system. We are also not using some functions, such as scoring and ranking, because we follow our own evaluation methods. In addition, we have not yet fully used the analytics and marketing features due to limited resources. Since the system was introduced at the same time as our programme launch, it is still difficult to evaluate its overall impact. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about DreamApply is the centralized aspect because we have so many colleagues working on the applications. There are different teams, like the central team of the university, faculties, and financial teams, and everybody can see the applications in a centralized way with real-time information. This centralization makes our work very efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Well, there are always things that can be improved. We have so many our business is quite complicated. So we have we always have requests regarding invoicing the way programs are managed. Just so we always appreciate a more personalized approach, which is not always possible. But I would say that they do their best to accommodate our requests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Before DreamApply, the University of Osijek did not use any system for processing applications. We handled application documents as scanned files via e-mail, which took a lot of time, and the entire process of completing a single application felt endless, very time-consuming, and confusing. It was difficult to keep track of each student and their progress with the required documents. Reaching the final stage of submission took approximately half a month, with an endless exchange of e-mails with students and checking every document one by one.

Now, with DreamApply, the whole process of students applying to UNIOS is transparent and well organised. The daily journals sent to administrators’ e-mails are very helpful, and once a student completes the application, we can process the admission in just several minutes. It takes us around 15 minutes per application to review all documents and issue acceptance letters. The system is super easy and efficient, and it saves us in the international office a huge amount of time and nerves :)

Processing applications in the DreamApply platform has been a real game changer. It has not only boosted our administrative efficiency, but has also contributed significantly to students’ overall satisfaction with the services we provide.

The DreamApply platform is also easy for our applicants to use—students applying for study and mobility to UNIOS. They can see at every step which documents they need to upload and what is still missing. The system is user-friendly and easy to navigate, so the number of inquiries, questions, and doubts students may have during the application process is significantly reduced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No downsides have been detected by us so far, all colleagues working with DreamApply are happy with its features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DreamApply offers a range of functionalities that simplify the university admission process for both students and staff. The platform is intuitive, easy to learn, and user-friendly, making it an excellent choice for small to mid-sized universities looking to get started. All student data and documents are stored in one place, which makes managing applications straightforward. The application journey can be customized to fit the specific processes of each institution. Students can remain on the platform throughout the entire process, right up until they arrive at the university, if that is desired. Assigning applicants to colleagues or adding flags/trackers at different stages helps establish an effective workflow. With available integrations, communication and lead nurturing can be streamlined even further, ensuring that nothing is missed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DreamApply is an admissions software designed for higher education. Since everything is built on that foundation, it can become complicated to use in broader contexts, especially if the institution lacks financial or technical resources. This includes areas like marketing, lead generation and nurturing, or integration with internal systems. Personally, I hope that in the future, features such as tables will become more dynamic to improve analytics and administrative work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.