An advising platform built for human engagement
Our virtual advising management platform enables higher education institutions to better engage and manage students and advisors in 1:1 meetings.
Leverage our virtual advising management platform to improve advising impact at your own institution or to access external advisors to meet internal demand.
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Unite human advising with smart technology to boost engagement
Student attrition is a hidden and huge problem in higher education. It is a financial and existential problem for universities.
Decades of research has shown that personalized, systematic 1:1 advising is the most effective antidote to student attrition. Yet, there are still barriers in terms of access, costs, and personalization that disengage learners and advisors.
Polis unites human advising with smart technology to help you unleash great engagement and retention at your institution.
Three simple steps to greater engagement
Integrate
Integrate your advisors seamlessly into our platform for students to book 1:1 virtual sessions easily
Match & Meet
Allow students to find advisors or match them for sessions based on their needs, goals, and preferences
Measure & Elevate
Measure the impact of advising with session summaries and analytics to elevate outcomes at your institution
Integrate your virtual advising resources into one place to drive engagement
About us
We are an education-focused company
We are a team of educators and tech professionals based in Cambridge, MA with 15+ years of experience in higher ed.
We believe that making 1:1 advising more personalized, accessible, and measurable. Such advising can unleash the personal and professional ROI of higher education for students, educators, and university leaders alike.