Level the Field is a non-profit organization providing free, high-quality college application resources, including personalized tutoring, test preparation, and education advising, to students regardless of their financial background or ethnicity. The initiative addresses the inequity in college admissions by offering accessible support that empowers all students to navigate the application process confidently.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many students lack access to high-quality college application resources due to financial constraints, creating an uneven playing field in the college admissions process. This disparity limits opportunities for talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education.
Solution
Level the Field is a non-profit organization that provides free, comprehensive college application support to students, regardless of their socioeconomic status. The organization offers personalized tutoring, test preparation, education advising, and career consulting services, all delivered remotely to accommodate students' schedules and needs. Level the Field's approach includes assessing students' skills and interests, analyzing their backgrounds to identify optimal career paths, devising personalized strategies with achievable goals, and providing ongoing support and resources. By offering these services, Level the Field aims to empower students to navigate the college application process confidently and achieve their educational and professional aspirations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is students from under-resourced backgrounds who need assistance with the college application process, including high school students, first-time college applicants, and students with learning differences.
Features
- One-on-one tutoring customized to individual student needs
- Classes and workshops for collaborative learning
- Resource documents and excel sheets to guide students through the college application process
- Academic support for AP, high school, and college courses
- Application support, including school selection, resume building, essay formatting, and interview preparation
- Test preparation for the SAT, MCAT, and other standardized tests
- Education advising to help students identify worthwhile academic opportunities
- Career consulting to guide students toward their professional goals
- Specialized support for learning differences