The Early Warning Text System That Saves A-sync Students From Dropping Out

Students in self-paced programs who fall behind usually just vanish instead of asking for help.

Here's the early warning system that saves 70% of at-risk students.

The "Before They Fall" Alert System:

Send the following alerts to students via texts offering support.

Week 2: "Hi [Name], noticed you haven't logged in for a few days. Everything okay? Just text me back if you need help. You've got this!"

Week 3: "[Name], you're about 1 week behind pace. No stress - most catch up quickly. Need help with [current module]?"

Week 4: "[Name], you haven't progressed in 2 weeks. What's blocking you? Call me at [number]. Don't give up when you're this close!"

Week 5: "[Name], I don't want to lose you! Quick 15-min call this week to get unstuck? Reply YES and I'll call today."

Why this works: You Catch problems early, prevent the "shame spiral," offer specific help vs. generic encouragement.

The Trigger System: Set alerts when students:

- Haven't logged in for 3+ days.

- Are 1+ weeks behind pace.

- Haven't completed assignments in 2+ weeks.

Result: 70% of at-risk students re-engage vs. dropping out silently.

The Automation Advantage: When your LMS auto-detects inactivity patterns and triggers personalized intervention sequences, you catch every struggling student before they give up.

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Gaurav Sharma

Fellow Campus Director & Gradly Founder

June 6th, 2025

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