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Beyond 12

Paid

We close the economic divide for first-gen students

4.5
Type
Saas
Founded
2009
Company
Beyond 12

About Beyond 12

Beyond 12 is a national, tech-enabled nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the economic divide by helping first-generation college students graduate. It combines personalized near-peer coaching—from coaches who have recently completed college themselves—with a customized mobile app (MyCoach) that translates essential college tasks into actionable bite-sized steps. An AI-powered analytics engine predicts which students need help and prescribes targeted support based on attitudinal and behavioral characteristics, not demographics. The organization partners with institutions to increase student engagement, retention, and success, providing actionable insights to better support students for college, career, and life.

Key Features

Personalized near-peer coaching from recent college graduates
MyCoach mobile app with bite-sized task reminders and deadlines
AI-powered analytics to predict student needs and prescribe support
Actionable insights for institutional partners
Focus on student engagement, retention, and success
Adaptive technology based on attitudinal and behavioral characteristics
Partnership model with colleges and universities

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Combines authentic human coaching with adaptive technology for personalized support
  • AI predicts which students need help and prescribes targeted actions
  • Near-peer coaches are relatable and have recently completed college themselves
  • Mobile app delivers actionable, bite-sized steps to keep students on track
  • Mission-driven nonprofit focused on closing the economic divide
Cons
  • Requires institutional partnership; not available directly to individual students
  • Focus limited to first-generation and low-income student populations
  • Dependence on availability and quality of near-peer coaches

Best For

Help first-generation students navigate college barriers and strengthen resilienceProvide institutions with data-driven insights to improve student retentionSupport low-income and underrepresented students in graduating collegeDemystify college systems and decode complex steps for studentsIncrease engagement and success for students from under-resourced communities

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FAQ

What is Beyond 12?
Beyond 12 is a national tech-enabled nonprofit that helps institutions support first-generation college students through personalized coaching, a mobile app, and AI analytics.
How does the MyCoach app work?
MyCoach is a campus-customized mobile app that reminds students of activities, deadlines, and behaviors that lead to success, translating essential college tasks into actionable bite-sized steps.
Who are the coaches?
Coaches are near-peer mentors who have recently completed college themselves, providing expert guidance and relatable support.
What makes Beyond 12 unique?
It combines authentic empathic coaching with adaptive technology that predicts student needs based on attitudinal and behavioral characteristics, not demographics.
How does Beyond 12 help institutions?
It provides actionable insights and AI-powered analytics to help institutions increase student engagement, retention, and success.