Outlier is an online education platform that offers dual enrollment college courses for high school students, providing 3 transferable credits from accredited universities at a lower cost than traditional college. The platform utilizes cinematic lectures and interactive learning tools to enhance student engagement and academic performance in a fully online format.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many high school students lack access to affordable, high-quality college courses, limiting their ability to earn transferable college credits and prepare for higher education. Traditional dual enrollment programs can be expensive and geographically restrictive, creating barriers for students in underserved areas or those seeking flexible learning options.
Solution
Outlier provides a fully online platform delivering dual enrollment college courses designed to be more accessible and engaging than traditional options. Students earn 3 transferable credits from accredited universities upon successful completion of a course. The platform employs cinematic video lectures, interactive learning tools, and guided support to enhance comprehension and academic performance. By offering a flexible and affordable alternative, Outlier aims to democratize access to college-level education and empower students to get ahead.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is high school students seeking to earn transferable college credits, prepare for higher education, and reduce the overall cost of a college degree.
Features
- Cinematic, high-production-value video lectures taught by university professors
- Interactive textbooks and learning exercises to reinforce concepts
- Code-along exercises for applicable courses
- Guided notes to facilitate active learning and retention
- Mobile app for streaming lectures on iOS devices
- College Success course to prepare students for the rigor of college-level coursework
- GPA calculator to estimate cumulative grade point average