[company_age]5.0[/company_age][employees]1-10 employees[/employees][funding]non_equity_assistance[/funding][description]Persist Nashville is a non-profit organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, that provides personalized support to students from Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) as they navigate their college journey. Founded in 2019 by educators Scott Campbell and Kristin King, Persist aims to double the rate of college graduates in Nashville by offering a unique approach that combines technology and human connection. 

Persist's primary focus is on supporting first-generation college students, students of color, and low-income students. The organization recognizes that these groups face unique challenges in navigating the college application and enrollment process, as well as staying on track to graduation. Persist's approach addresses these challenges by providing students with a dedicated coach who communicates with them via text message. These coaches offer guidance and support on a variety of topics, including:

* College applications and enrollment
* Financial aid
* Course selection
* Time management
* Study skills
* Career planning

Persist's unique approach has been highly successful, with an 87% success rate since its launch in 2019. More than 175 students have earned a postsecondary degree or credential with the support of Persist. The organization's success can be attributed to its focus on personalized support, its use of technology to make coaching accessible and convenient, and its commitment to serving a diverse population of students.

Persist stands out from other college success programs in several ways. First, its focus on personalized support through text message coaching sets it apart from programs that rely on group workshops or online resources. Second, Persist's commitment to serving a diverse population of students ensures that its services are accessible to those who need them most. Finally, Persist's track record of success demonstrates the effectiveness of its approach and its potential to make a significant impact on the lives of students in Nashville.[/description][ps]Personalized college success coaching via text message[/ps]