MeetYourClass

MeetYourClass was launched 1 year ago 🎉 What started as a channel to market a caffeinated beverage turned into the leading social network for incoming college students across 160+ campuses. Still, the MeetYourClass team has a much more ambitious vision. Higher education is facing a seismic shift. Graduation rates are declining across the entire space, and universities that aren't adapting to the evolving needs of their students are suffering continuous financial losses. Although many factors are at play (high tuition costs, CTE programs, etc.), we believe the most actionable way for administrators to maintain enrollment is to foster stronger communities on campus. To achieve this in an authentic, Gen-Z-friendly way, it is paramount that universities engage students on the digital platforms they already use on a day-to-day basis. Students start forming online communities, building their friend groups, and establishing foundational views on their colleges from the moment of acceptance, and few universities are capitalizing on this 2-9 month lag before students move in. As the go-to solution for students to find roommates and friends before stepping foot on campus, MeetYourClass is uniquely positioned to bridge this misalignment. What We Accomplished This Past Year: • Our team grew from four to nine individuals, ranging from pro community builders to savvy software developers and visionary UI/UX designers (Vaishnavi Anand, Yu-Chien Sun, Camryn Simpson, Mateo Vrooman, Dhruv Tiwari); • 189,000+ accounts creations from the Class of 2027 on our platform; • Secured VC backing from Techstars Powered by J.P. Morgan; • Confirmed two university pilot programs with student bodies ranging from 1,600-10,000 undergrads; • Announced a $5,000 scholarship fund. Our Goals for the Next Year: • Work with our pilot partners to improve yield, melt, and retention rates by creating tools they can use to better understand the wants and needs of their study body; • Expand our presence to 500 colleges across each state with ambassadors at each university; • Release a comprehensive higher education report based on feedback from nearly 10,000 students; • Transition from solely Instagram to a broader Social Media Ecosystem, including platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and potential additions like GroupMe, Discord, Snapchat, YouTube, Spotify, and more; • Reinvent our platform into a central hub, pulling content from all popular social media channels used by Gen Z and fostering genuine interactions, inspired by the decentralized philosophy of the Fediverse. As we reflect on our journey, we could not be more excited for the road ahead – big things are coming! Thank you to everyone who has supported our vision :)

This upcoming admissions season Oakland University will be joining us as a university partner - ready to innovate the world of #highered and offer community to their prospective students. Want to learn more about becoming a university partner at MeetYourClass? Visit our site: meetyourclassinc.com 🚀⭐️ #OaklandUniversity #MeetYourClass #communitybuilding #StudentEngagement

The rising cost of college is no secret, but how user-friendly + accessible are institution’s financial calculators for the students they’re meant to serve? 🎙️Full Episode: https://lnkd.in/eQa29XTE #highered #financialaid #collegeaffordability

Earlier this month we announced Michigan Technological University as a MeetYourClass university partner for the upcoming admissions cycle. 🎉 As stated in the article, "Through this effort, Michigan Tech expects to increase student engagement and better understand which students will enroll for Fall 2025 and what is driving their enrollment decisions." Learn more about our exciting partnership via the press release below ↓ #michigantech #admissions #highered

Earlier this month we announced Michigan Technological University as a MeetYourClass university partner for the upcoming admissions cycle. 🎉 As stated in the article, "Through this effort, Michigan Tech expects to increase student engagement and better understand which students will enroll for Fall 2025 and what is driving their enrollment decisions." Learn more about our exciting partnership via the press release below ↓ #michigantech #admissions #highered

Episode # 2 of the Next Gen: Campus Conversations podcast is out now ! 🎙️✨ This episode, we dive into how financial tools (+ the ease of them), campus vibes, and waitlist timing can impact student decisions—straight from a Class of 2028 student's perspective. 🎧 Full episode: https://lnkd.in/eyg5TBSj #HigherEd #FinancialAid #CampusCulture #Podcast MeetYourClass

We're thrilled to announce University of Dayton as a university partner for this upcoming admissions cycle! Together, we’re paving the way for a new era of higher ed engagement, where real-time student insights and data drive more meaningful connections and successful admissions outcomes. Want to learn more about becoming a university partner at MeetYourClass? Visit our site: meetyourclassinc.com 🚀⭐️ #HigherEd #StudentEngagement #MeetYourClass #UniversityofDayton

Gen Z doesn't fully trust your institution (probably..) 🙇♀️ When it comes to making final college decisions, they're looking past the polished university marketing and relying on real student experiences (from those not getting $$ to share). 🎙Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eqqJqvPp (episode 2 coming next week) #HigherEd #GenZ #StudentVoices #AuthenticMarketing #CollegeTrends

📫 Are top-of-funnel mailers still hitting the mark with potential students? Check out this snippet below ft. a Class of 2028 student sharing their candid thoughts on mailers and their impact. Tune into the full episode for more insights and unfiltered chats with students about their college and admissions experience.🌟 🎙 Full Episode : https://lnkd.in/ehwSWQgH #HigherEd #StudentVoices #MarketingInsights #Podcast #CommunityBuilding #MeetYourClass MeetYourClass

🎙️ Exciting News! 🎙️ I'm thrilled to introduce my new podcast, The Next Gen: Campus Conversations! Each episode features real, unfiltered chats with students about their college and admissions experiences — giving higher ed the insights they need straight from the source. In the first episode, "Unveiling the College Search," join me and guest Mia Pontrelli, an incoming first-gen student, as we discuss how TikTok, Reddit, campus visits, and more shaped her college search and decisions. Listen and subscribe now for biweekly chats and insights on the future of higher ed with students! 🎧 💫 MeetYourClass #Podcast #StudentPerspectives #Admissions #MeetYourClass #HigherEdPodcast