The startup offers an AI-driven texting platform that utilizes a chatbot and predictive analytics to identify college students at risk of dropping out. By connecting these students with on-campus resources, the platform enhances student engagement and retention for universities.
Funding
$9.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many higher education institutions struggle to identify and support students at risk of dropping out due to limited real-time insights into student challenges and a reliance on lagging indicators like grades. Traditional support methods often fail to address the underlying issues students face, particularly for first-generation and low-income students. This lack of proactive engagement leads to decreased student retention and hinders the creation of a student-centric learning environment.
Solution
EdSights provides a student voice platform that leverages AI-powered SMS technology to proactively engage students, uncover hidden challenges, and connect them with the appropriate resources. The platform uses a research-based framework to assess student perceptions across key areas such as financial distress, academic engagement, wellness, and belonging. By continuously engaging students through personalized check-ins, EdSights captures real-time insights, identifies at-risk students, and facilitates timely interventions. The AI chatbot offers 24/7 support, answering student inquiries and freeing up advisor bandwidth, while the Student Voice Score (SVS) provides institutions with a benchmark for student satisfaction.
Target Audience
EdSights primarily serves higher education institutions, including universities and colleges, seeking to improve student retention, enhance student engagement, and create a more student-centric learning environment.
Features
- AI-powered SMS engagement for personalized communication and proactive support
- 24/7 AI chatbot support accessible via SMS and institution websites
- Student Voice Score (SVS) for measuring and benchmarking student satisfaction
- Real-time insights and intervention data powered by student conversations
- AI-driven identification of at-risk students and suggested interventions
- Managed communication framework based on persistence research
- Multi-platform availability for maximum student convenience
- Comprehensive knowledge base covering advising, application, student life, services, and financial aid