Our Mission
To democratize access to academic support so that all students have an equal opportunity to finish high school, attend college, and achieve upward mobility.
The Problem
A student’s family income is still the #1 predictor of their academic success and ability to achieve upward mobility.
Only 9% of students from low-income families obtain a bachelor's degree by age 24, versus 77% of their high-income counterparts (1).
Tutoring and college counseling are proven to positively impact students’ outcomes (2). However, the majority of low-income students in the U.S. still lack access to the support they need to accomplish their academic goals.
Our Solution
We believe that every student should have the support they need to succeed regardless of their family’s financial situation. UPchieve makes this a reality by providing free, online tutoring and college counseling to low-income middle and high school students across the country.
Using our app, students can request help and get matched with a live, volunteer coach in under 5 minutes. We cover 20+ different subjects spanning math, science, humanities, college counseling, and everything in between.
What makes us unique
UPchieve is the most scalable and sustainable approach to increasing low-income students’ access to academic support services like tutoring and college counseling. Here’s why:
Low cost per student served
Our tech-enabled and volunteer-powered model keeps our costs extremely low. It only costs us $5 to provide unlimited support to one student for an entire year.
IDEAL for STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS
We specialize in 24/7 on-demand online tutoring, meeting the needs of both students and volunteers. Students get help when they need it, and volunteers can help students whenever they have free time.
sustainability through partnerships
Partnerships with schools and companies reach both students and volunteers. At scale, our paid partnerships can fully cover the cost of serving all 8 million low-income middle and high students across the U.S.
While UPchieve's model is uniquely scalable, the life-changing impact we have on students is straight-forward and research-backed. Our platform is having deep impact on real students every day.
Our Values
⭐️ Students First
UPchieve is built and designed for students. If a course of action conflicts with the interest of our students, we always choose the student first.
🏆 Rise to the Challenge
Things that are worth achieving are often hard to achieve. No matter how impossible it seems, we always try. We learn the most when doing things that are scary and hard.
✨ Inspire Authenticity
We hire for the whole person, not just the skills you bring. Diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives make our team stronger. Bring your true self and inspire others to do the same.
🤝 Bet on People
Give people the opportunity to prove themselves. Believe in others to do and be their best, and support them in their pursuit of personal and professional/academic growth.
❤️ Demand Equity
Be unapologetic in your pursuit of educational equity. Everyone deserves access to academic support and the opportunity to achieve upward mobility.
Founder Story
UPchieve’s founder and Executive Director, Aly Murray, shares how her personal experience as a low-income student inspired her to build UPchieve and democratize access to academic support for all underserved middle and high school students.
