The document discusses the growing issue of paper-based admissions processes in colleges as application volumes increase dramatically. It notes that current paper-based systems are inefficient, costly, and result in long admissions cycles. The document proposes implementing technology solutions like document management systems and automated workflow to address these issues by providing unlimited processing capacity, improved efficiencies, enhanced customer service, and cost containment. It summarizes the benefits of one potential solution from Admin.701 that offers automated processing functions, web-based document management, and state-of-the-art security.