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College Readiness & Student Support

Helping people prepare to get into and succeed in college

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What is college readiness and why is it important?

College readiness is the level at which students have the skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed to be successful in their post-secondary educational pursuits. College readiness is important as it helps to ensure that a student is able to transition into higher education successfully with the appropriate academic skills to be successful in their studies, as well as the non-academic skills to be successful in the realities of being an independent adult.

Many college readiness programs focus primarily on preparing students for post-secondary schooling, while others help both during the preparation stage as well as supporting students during college to help them complete their studies. Both types of organizations and programs are included within our College Readiness & Student Support subcategory. 

How is technology helping improve college readiness?

Technology is increasingly being used to help improve college readiness and support students through their programs. This includes online courses tailored to skills and subject areas that students may be lacking, such as math, writing, research skills, and foreign language proficiency. It is also being used to help with test prep and connecting with tutors and mentors. By providing resources and tools to help students build their knowledge and skills, technology can help bridge the gap between what students know and what they need to know in order to be successful in college. 

Looking to support students in financing their education? 

If you want to use tech to help students receive financial aid, scholarships, or lower their student loan debt, check out our Financial Aid & Student Loan Debt subcategory.

College Readiness & Student Support Organizations

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QuestBridge

QuestBridge is a powerful platform that connects the nation's brightest students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further opportunities. We are an aggregator of excellence. By facilitating these exchanges, QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low-income students attending the nation's best universities and the ranks of national leadership itself.
Poverty Alleviation & Economic Development
Education
Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Persistence Plus

Persistence Plus is a mission-driven social impact venture focused on improving college persistence and completion. In its work with thousands of students at colleges nationwide, Persistence Plus marries behavioral research, data analytics, and mobile technology to foster the academic behaviors and mindsets associated with college success.
Education
Cambridge, MA, USA
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Summer Search

At Summer Search, we envision a world in which young people, regardless of circumstances, can chart their own destiny. Summer Search partners with young people by connecting them to expansive opportunities, professional mentoring, and a community of support.
Education
Human Rights & Equality
Oakland, CA
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Quizlet
28 open tech roles

Quizlet is more than flashcards: it’s the #1 global learning platform. Join our community of 300 million learners using Quizlet’s practice tests, Expert Solutions and AI-powered tools to improve their grades and reach their goals.
Education
San Francisco, CA, USA

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