Rise Above the Odds.
Equip your student with strategies and systems to thrive in college from application to graduation.
Just a few places we’re RISING…
Sometimes, it feels like the odds are stacked against students.
79%
of high school grads are unprepared for college courses
22%
of first-year college students do not return for year two
61%
of students finish a bachelor’s degree within six years
BUT, we’re on a mission to demystify the path to success…
We help students develop the proven 1. Learning, 2. Mindset, and 3. Productivity strategies research shows are essential to college success, so they can rise above the odds.
Data from ACT, Inc. and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Find their path to success…
Workshops
Free Guides
Coaching
College Success Guides
Browse our library of video microlectures and printable cheatsheets covering proven college success strategies and systems.
✅ Actionable microlecture videos
✅ One-page cheatsheets
Free. Always.
Workshops
Learn and implement proven student success systems on your own schedule with our on-demand workshops and action guides.
✅ 90-min pre-recorded workshops
✅ Comprehensive guides featuring cheatsheet summaries and interactive action plans
Starting at $95
1:1 Coaching
Let’s realize your student’s full potential with tailored strategies, unlimited accountability, and real-world mentoring.
✅ Weekly Coaching Session
✅ Sunday Momentum Sessions
✅ Drop-in Office Hours
✅ Extras like unlimited texts between sessions, free workshop invites, family check-ins, and more!
Programs start at $995
Meet Your Success Team
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Paul Foreman
ACCELERATOR LEAD
Hi, I'm Paul. I went from a struggling undergrad to a credentialed teacher obsessed with how our brains truly learn. My mission is to give students the tools to find success on their own terms.
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Edward Coronado III
FOUNDER
Hi, I’m Edward. I'm a former UCLA dropout turned university learning center pro and student success advocate. I created Alma Modern to share proven strategies students need to rise above the odds and thrive in college.
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Anette Thomas
PARENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR
Hi, I'm Annette. As a boy mom and university admissions pro for over a decade, I know how tough it is to find the right support. I’m here to be your family's dedicated partner for a positive experience.