About Get Schooled
We help young people get to college, find first jobs, and succeed in both.
Get Schooled is free to youth and never shares personal user data.
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Mission
Get Schooled is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people get to college, find first jobs, and succeed in both.
Story
Founded in 2010 through a strategic partnership between Paramount and The Gates Foundation, Get Schooled has supported more than one million young people on their path to college and first jobs, prioritizing support for underserved youth and those who will be the first in their families to attend college.
Our direct-to-youth approach offers timely, youth-first, culturally-resonant, research-based, all-digital strategies tailored to engage, support, and motivate students—especially underserved youth—at every step of their college and job journey.
Since our founding, our team members have brought a breadth of experience in financial aid, college access, first jobs, higher-ed, and youth marketing. Our commitment to authenticity, data privacy, being research-based and user-focused design has established Get Schooled as among the most trusted sources of college-going content and supports by underserved youth, educators, schools, and partners nationwide.
Read about our 2023-2024 impact.
Guiding Principles
These principles underpin the why - and how - we work.
Commitment to Youth
We’re committed to supporting all youth, especially underserved youth and those who will be the first in their families to attend college. Their voices and aspirations inspire us to build opportunities that empower them to thrive.
Education as Empowerment
We champion education—especially higher education—as a transformative force for young people to reach their full potential. By supporting youth on their educational journeys, we open doors to opportunity and help them build brighter futures.
Equity & Excellence
We are dedicated to providing high-quality, research-driven, and culturally resonant resources that meet the needs of the diverse youth we serve. Our work is grounded in creating equitable opportunities for all youth, ensuring each has access to tools and supports they need to succeed.
Collaboration for Impact
We believe in the power of collaboration, and partner closely with our national Youth Advisory Council, Educator Advisory Council, school districts, coalition networks, and partners to amplify youth voices and maximize our collective impact.
Partners & Supporters
We could not achieve transformational impacts for young people without our partners. They help us learn, hold us accountable, and create a deeper and broader impact across America. Thank you!
