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According to experts, there is no better means for students to communicate with their schools than text messaging.
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There are many ways to utilize text messaging in universities and colleges. It is flexible and cost-effective, and you don't need an internet connection to send a message to someone.

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Image of students with mobile phones:

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• The statistics will show that using SMS is the best mode of messaging to go hand in hand with higher education.
• 99% of college and university students have their own mobile phones.
• 97% of those who own mobile phones prefer text messaging as a mode of communication.
• 92% of college students will use their mobile phones when they are not doing anything.
• 90% of text messages are attended to within 3 minutes from the time of receipt.
• 77% of college and university students check their mobile phones the moment they wake up.

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Mason Alert Emergency Notification System

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George Mason University, one of the leading brands in education, has embraced the power of FONE API and has made it part of their standard and identity.
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The Mason Alert Emergency Notification System makes it easy for students and employees to receive alerts in a timely manner. Several messages can be sent at the same time to target groups on a specific date and time. Even the location can be selected with the intelligent delivery feature. Cognitive automation gives real-time, two-way communication using a texting app and shortcodes can be programmed so that students can send messages easily to the desired department or recipient.

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Students can receive alerts such as:

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Reminders

Brief, detailed reminders can be sent regarding deadlines, schedules of class registration, and payment of tuition fees and other due dates that they might miss.

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Emergency Alerts

Broadcasts can be sent to students on last-minute messages. This can also work for staff and faculty members. It can increase safety by sending safety alerts, weather alerts, and crime alerts.

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Student Interaction

Surveys can be sent to students as well as voting and contests using text messages. This can also build communities and organizations by increasing student's participation.

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Campus Deals

Most college students are on a budget so sending them text messages about good deals like tuition fee discounts, bookstore coupons, promo codes etc. is very valuable.

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Event Notifications

Sending event notifications increases attendance. Notifying students of future events gives them time to prepare. They may even respond to confirm their attendance.

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This makes studying not just educational but fun and secure. It also helps students cope with their financial difficulties so that they may gain access to a brighter future.

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