Beyond 12 provides low-income students with college opportunities

Beyond 12 is increasing the number of low-income, first-generation, and historically under-represented students who graduate from college. In partnership with high schools and colleges, our technology platform and our coaches together provide students with the academic, social, and emotional support they need to succeed in higher education and in life.

Benefits

Increased graduation rates
Improves the retention work of colleges and universities
Students are provided with meaningful economic and personal prospects

Main Features

Differentiated coaching
Data-driven insights
Actionable feedback to high schools and programs about their college preparatory efforts
Alumni Tracker for high schools and college success programs
Custom Dashboards & Reports

Primary Audience

Colleges
High Schools
College Access Programs

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Beyond 12 celebrates Class of 2020

Beyond 12 is honored to join YouTube Originals and former First Lady Michelle Obama to celebrate the class of 2020 on Sunday, June 7th. As in-person commencement events have been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020” is a virtual commencement celebration that will bring together global leaders, celebrities, creators and other voices to honor graduates.

Beyond 12, ECMC Announce Collaboration

Beyond 12, the innovative college completion organization, and education nonprofit Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) announce a new collaboration designed to support nearly 200 college-bound students as they transition into, thrive, and graduate from their respective colleges and universities.

Beyond 12 Pairs Mentors With Tech ‘Nudges’

Alexandra Bernadotte knows a lot about getting over obstacles. As founder of the Oakland, Calif.-based nonprofit Beyond 12, Bernadotte has devoted the past decade of her life to providing historically under-represented students the academic, social and emotional support they need to succeed in college.

Ashley

Graduate

California State University, East Bay

Ashley

Graduate

California State University, East Bay

I am the oldest in my family and the first to graduate college. I had so many questions that my family couldn’t answer. Being a part of Beyond 12 and working with [my coach] Lara is like having an older sister to talk to about what was going on in my college life. Conversations I couldn’t have with anyone in my family.

Yesenia

Student

San Francisco State University

Yesenia

Student

San Francisco State University

My coach, Lelia, is awesome…She taught me that sometimes you’re going to go through some struggles and you just need those struggles to get stronger. When I didn’t pass one of my math classes, I called her and she motivated me and told me it was going to be ok…What I’ve learned from my coach is that everything is possible.

Alexandra Bernadotte

Founder and CEO

Beyond 12

Alexandra Bernadotte

Founder and CEO

Beyond 12

The most important lesson I’ve learned over the years is that a solution that’s imposed is never as effective as one co-designed with our students