Modern College and Career Readiness for School Districts

NextTier helps students actually apply to college, as well as with career exploration, scholarships, and more. With NextTier, counselors can implement their college and career readiness program through a flexible, mobile-friendly platform, and parents can stay informed of every step.
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The most comprehensive database of college and career readiness information + interactive tools
MANAGE
Comprehensive, detailed tasks to explore college and career opportunities, manage applications, programs, and financial requirements, and track progress and completion of each personalized CCR plan
COLLABORATE
Centralized tools to personalize college and career recommendations, customize requirements and curriculum, share documents and facilitate individual and group communication via direct messaging, emails, text messages, or iOS/Android mobile push notifications
SAVE TIME
Automated workflows and robust reporting to identify at-risk students and regulate intervention to effectively address the college and career readiness needs of student populations
MANAGE
Comprehensive, detailed tasks to explore college and career opportunities, manage application, program, and financial requirements, and track progress and completion of each personalized CCR plan
COLLABORATE
Centralized tools to personalize college and career recommendations, customize requirements and curriculum, share documents and facilitate individual and group communication via direct messaging, emails, text messages, or iOS/Android mobile push notifications
SAVE TIME
Automated workflows and robust reporting to identify at-risk students and regulate intervention to effectively address the college and career readiness needs of student populations
Powerful tools for educators
Boost college and career readiness performance at the school and district level




TRACK
Monitor individual and group progress across any student population, academic data, or college and career readiness plan
ADVISE
Recommend career, college, and scholarship opportunities, share insights on tasks and requirements, review documents, and communicate via direct messaging
MANAGE
Support individual student populations, comply with state requirements, and centralize CCR curriculum with custom tasks, electronic document submission, and integrated student information system (SIS) data.
REPORT & ANALYZE
Automate the capture and analysis of data to identify trends and outliers and monitor the progress of student activity and behavior

TRACK
Monitor individual and group progress across any student population, academic data, or college and career readiness plan
ADVISE
Recommend career, college, and scholarship opportunities, share insights on tasks and requirements, review documents, and communicate via direct messaging
MANAGE
Support individual student populations, comply with state requirements, and centralize CCR curriculum with custom tasks, electronic document submission, and integrated student information system (SIS) data.
REPORT & ANALYZE
Automate the capture and analysis of data to identify trends and outliers and monitor the progress of student activity and behavior.
An engaging, mobile-first solution for students
Take the lead in accessing postsecondary education with easy-to-use tools for the entire process




PLAN
Explore college and career opportunities to create a personalized action plan that provides critical information and reminders, and guides each step of the process
MATCH
Discover college, career, and scholarship recommendations with NextTier’s Predictive Matching Engine. Research career options, 2- and 4- year colleges, trade schools and over 20,000 scholarships
APPLY
Use NextTier’s centralized task list to map and track postsecondary goals and navigate the unique application requirements for 2- and 4-year colleges, trade schools, and certificate programs
FINANCE
Receive step-by- step guidance on the financial aid process with FAFSA, CSS, and scholarship tasks, due dates, eligibility and application requirements, reminders, and recommendations

PLAN
Explore college and career opportunities to create a personalized action plan that provides critical information and reminders, and guides each step of the process
MATCH
Discover college, career, and scholarship recommendations with NextTier’s Predictive Matching Engine. Research career options, 2- and 4- year colleges, trade schools and over 20,000 scholarships
APPLY
Use NextTier’s centralized task list to map and track postsecondary goals and navigate the unique application requirements for 2- and 4-year colleges, trade schools, and certificate programs
FINANCE
Receive step-by- step guidance on the financial aid process with FAFSA, CSS, and scholarship tasks, due dates, eligibility and application requirements, reminders, and recommendations
An easy-to-use technology for families to stay connected, informed, and educated
Keep up-to-date with student activities and progress in order to champion their success




CONNECT
Engage students and counselors with direct messages, task notes, and college/career recommendations via email, text messages, and iOS/Android push notifications
LEARN
Research postsecondary opportunities with NextTier’s centralized database of college and career statistics, admissions and enrollment criteria, and tuition and financial information
MONITOR
Stay informed of student progress, upcoming due dates, and requirements to ensure no step is missed in the transition from college aspiration to enrollment
ENCOURAGE
Use the connected platform to ask questions, discuss tasks, share files, and explore resources to support student progress and success

CONNECT
Engage students and counselors with direct messages, task notes, and college/career recommendations via email, text messages, and iOS/Android push notifications
LEARN
Research postsecondary opportunities with NextTier’s centralized database of college and career statistics, admissions and enrollment criteria, and tuition and financial information
MONITOR
Stay informed of student progress, upcoming due dates, and requirements to ensure no step is missed in the transition from college aspiration to enrollment
ENCOURAGE
Use the connected platform to ask questions, discuss tasks, share files, and explore resources to support student progress and success
A seamless, accessible, and distinct admissions solution
Tools, designed for admissions professionals, that help manage recruitment, improve decision making, and, ultimately, shape the ideal class
PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS
Increase efficiency with analytics that help drive decision making and lead to improved yields and successful new students.
CREATE ACCESS
Tap NextTier’s user base and identify key student demographics to create access to help build your student community.
PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS
Increase efficiency with analytics that help drive decision making and lead to improved yields and successful new students.
CREATE ACCESS
Tap NextTier’s user base and identify key student demographics to create access to help build your student community.
MORE CONNECTED
Create a seamless admissions experience by joining students, parents, high school counselors, and school districts on NextTier’s platform.
MANAGE ENROLLMENT
Once admitted, keep students engaged and on track for matriculation and enrollment with NextTier’s Tasks system.
CUSTOM BRANDING
Work with NextTier to create custom opportunities to generate awareness, recognition, and affinity for your institution.
MANAGE ENROLLMENT
Once admitted, keep students engaged and on track for matriculation and enrollment with NextTier’s Tasks system.
CUSTOM BRANDING
Work with NextTier to create custom opportunities to generate awareness, recognition, and affinity for your institution.
NextTier makes it easier for Students, Families, and Educators to work better together
Watch an example of the NextTier platform in action to see how it enhances the College Application process for everyone