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Processing 2,500+ student applications is a breeze for Outward Bound California
Discover how Outward Bound California uses Jotform to simplify data collection, streamline workflows, and enhance the experience for 2,500+ participants annually.

Optimizing operations for outdoor education programs
Number of students
2,500+
Total submissions
5,100+
Number of forms
37

Outward Bound California
Industry:
Education
Organization Size:
Small
Use Cases:
Collecting student information, medical history, dietary needs and feedback, Jotform PDF Editor
About
Outward Bound California empowers 2,500+ participants annually through outdoor education, fostering leadership, resilience, and character in the wilderness.
Challenge
Managing student information for Outward Bound California’s outdoor education programs was a tedious, paper-heavy process. Multipage forms required printing, scanning, and manual handling, making it time-consuming for both students and staff.
Solution
Chelsea Knoren, student services and sales manager, adopted Jotform to simplify data collection and management. With Jotform, students could easily complete forms online, sharing critical details like medical history, dietary needs, and feedback. The tool automatically converted submissions into professional PDFs, which were instantly emailed to course advisors, eliminating the need for manual data entry or third-party software for PDF creation.
Results
Using Jotform, Outward Bound California improved workflow efficiency and reduced administrative burdens. Students submitted forms quickly and conveniently, enabling faster confirmation of program spots. Detailed information on medical and dietary needs was seamlessly organized, ensuring student safety and program preparedness. Jotform’s flexibility and ease of use also enhanced feedback collection, helping refine and improve the organization’s offerings.
Effortlessly converting form data into PDFs with Jotform
Turning form data into PDFs is something we needed and weren’t able to use with other form builders because they required a merger. This is a built-in feature with Jotform.
Student Services and Sales Manager, Outward Bound California