GradesFirst
Education ManagementAlabama, United States11-50 Employees
GradesFirst develops software designed to support collegiate academic advising within the education administration programs space. Its web-based platform streamlines core tasks such as early alert, advising coordination, tutor management, and student communications. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, the company operates as a small to mid-sized firm serving higher education institutions. Its latest product, GradesFirst Conversations, expands how advisors engage with students by supporting two-way messaging across multiple channels, including text and email, with the option to use social media messaging. By enabling more direct communication, the solution is aligned with the evolving needs of academic advising in higher education.