Overgrad
Project Title
For developing and scaling a technology platform to support college advising and admissions for New York City’s students
Date
Jun. 03, 2021
Duration
5 months
Description
A postsecondary credential has become increasingly vital to an individual’s ability to secure employment, yet resources and targeted tools to support students’ college access and success are insufficient. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the challenges facing students on their paths to and through college and accelerated the need for tools that meet the shifting needs of students, families, and educators. Overgrad equips schools and community-based organizations with the data and tools necessary to empower students to make informed decisions and optimize their college match in order to expand postsecondary access and success. Overgrad’s platform provides real-time insight into student progress toward key postsecondary milestones and offers students customizable information about best-fit colleges. As part of the Focus NYC initiative, Corporation support will allow Overgrad to expand its partnerships with schools and community-based organizations in New York City, refine the platform to meet the needs of new partners, and report on postsecondary readiness across New York City.
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Project Title
For developing and scaling a technology platform to support college advising and admissions for New York City’s students
Date
Sep. 02, 2021
Duration
12 months
Description
A postsecondary credential has become increasingly vital to an individual’s ability to secure employment, yet resources and targeted tools to support students’ college access and success are insufficient. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the challenges facing students on their paths to and through college and accelerated the need for tools that meet the shifting needs of students, families, and educators.Overgradequips schools and community-based organizations with the data and tools necessary to empower students to make informed decisions and optimize their college match in order to expand postsecondary access and success.Overgrad’splatform provides real-time insight into student progress toward key postsecondary milestones and offers students customizable information about best-fit colleges.As part of the Focus NYC initiative, Corporation support will allowOvergradto expand its partnershipsin New York City,refine the platform and incorporate alternative postsecondary pathways,build the capacity of schools and organizations to utilize the platform,and analyze postsecondary readiness data.