Digital Advising Tools: Overgrad and Xello Implementation Support Page

As part of NYC Public Schools’ commitment to ensuring every student graduates with a clear, actionable postsecondary plan, the Office of Student Pathways (OSP) provides schoolwide access to Digital Advising Tools (DAT)—Overgrad and Xello. 

These interactive online platforms support our systemwide goal: ensuring 100% of NYC graduates possess foundational career readiness, a strong postsecondary plan, and a head start toward long-term economic security. 

How Digital Advising Tools Support Our Schools

For Students & Families

Digital Advising Tools put students at the center of their own journey by enabling them to:

• Explore Pathways: Connect personal interests and strengths to high-growth, high-wage career options.

• Build Strong Plans: Create and manage dynamic college and career plans aligned with the Career Navigation Roadmap (CNR).

• Track Milestones: Monitor progress toward key graduation and postsecondary readiness goals in real time.

• Engage Families: Give families direct visibility into planning tools and decision-making milestones.

For School Staff & Pathways Teams

DAT provides school administrators, counselors, and advisors with:

• Shared Visibility: Transparent, real-time tracking of student progress across cohorts.

• Actionable Data: Streamlined monitoring to ensure students stay on track toward milestone completion and postsecondary readiness.

• Targeted Support: Tools to deliver personalized college and career advising tailored to each student's goals.

Alignment to State & City Standards

Implementation of Overgrad and Xello directly advances the NYS Portrait of a Graduate vision, ensuring NYC students become reflective, future-focused, and effective communicators who can articulate their evolving interests and aspirations..

Access & Support

• Cost: Fully covered for participating schools—licensing, professional development, and ongoing implementation support are centrally funded by the Office of Student Pathways (contingent on budget).

• Implementation Support: Access implementation guides, technical assistance, and training schedules through the Office of Student Pathways.

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