HelpNow: On-Demand Tutoring & Academic Support for Higher Education
Comprehensive Academic Support for Your Campus
Brainfuse HelpNow™ is a higher education online tutoring platform that delivers live tutoring, writing support, and study tools. Trusted by colleges and universities nationwide, HelpNow has powered millions of sessions and continues to evolve with feedback from students, faculty, and administrators.
Personalized Support When Students Need It Most
On-Demand, Expert Assistance
Brainfuse tutors provide live, on-demand tutoring in a wide range of subjects, customized to meet the needs of your institution:
- Available across core higher education subjects
- Tutors meet students at their individual skill levels
- Collaborative approach ensures effective academic support
- Option to schedule sessions in advance using TutorMatch
Writing Lab: Research-Based Methods for Better Writing
Guided, Step-by-Step Support
Our writing lab tutors use proven strategies to help students at every stage of the writing process:
- Provide guidance from the initial draft to the final submission
- Teach students to revise critically and effectively
- Strengthen writing for different academic audiences
- Build long-term skills to help students become better writers
Powerful Study Tools to Strengthen Learning
Engage Students with Interactive Resources
Brainfuse offers a variety of self-guided tools to support independent learning:
SkillSurfer
A comprehensive library with lessons and practice tests across core subjects.
Diagnostics Tests
Provide targeted academic support based on students’ needs.
Flashbulb
A versatile flashcard tool for improved study habits.
Foreign Language Lab
On-demand tutoring and vocabulary building for language learners.
Group Collaboration and Dynamic Facilitation
Empower Faculty and Students to Connect
Brainfuse provides collaborative tools that extend learning beyond the classroom, supporting both faculty and students:
- MEET platform – Host virtual office hours, lead peer-study groups, and run collaborative sessions created by faculty or students
- Brainwave – Create, record, and share visual notes or step-by-step explanations for complex topics like sequences and animations
Proven Effectiveness in Higher Education
Results that Matter
Brainfuse has conducted over 4 million tutoring sessions for college-level students. Data collected from institutions and user surveys show:
Student Satisfaction
98% of students were satisfied with their sessions. 97% would recommend Brainfuse to a peer.
Higher Retention Rates
Students who used Brainfuse experienced 11%-15% higher retention rates.
Faculty Satisfaction
93% of faculty members were satisfied with the quality and approach of Brainfuse tutors.
Seamless Online and Offline Support
Integration with Your Campus Services
At no additional cost, Brainfuse integrates with your existing tutoring services, offering a seamless transition between online and offline academic support.
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Customizable Classroom Use
Faculty can personalize tutoring for their courses, track student progress, and assign sessions. -
Intuitive Scheduling
TutorMatch provides easy session scheduling with automated reminders for both tutors and students. -
Manage Face-to-Face Tutoring
Our platform allows you to manage in-person sessions, track student use, and assess tutor performance.
Improve Your Campus Writing Lab
Upgrade Your Writing Support Services
Brainfuse’s writing lab platform allows your on-campus writing tutors to assist students effectively with paper submissions. Administrators can monitor feedback and workflow, ensuring quality and efficiency.
Full Training and Ongoing Support
Comprehensive Training for Tutors and Faculty
Brainfuse offers full training for your tutors, faculty, and program coordinators, ensuring they can maximize the effectiveness of our TutorMatch system and all related services.
Data Reporting: Get the Insights You Need
Comprehensive Dashboard and Reporting
Our Brainfuse Dashboard makes it easy to track tutoring activity and generate customized reports. With this powerful tool, you can proactively identify students who are struggling and intervene when needed.
The Brainfuse Classroom
Learning tools shouldn’t get in the way of learning. That’s why we’ve designed our online classrooms to be intuitive and straightforward, so that both students and tutors can focus on learning.
A Whiteboard Built for Real Learning
Many math and science problems are best solved with pencil and paper. If you’ve ever tried to solve long division or algebra on a keyboard, you know it can be frustrating. Why would we design a whiteboard that prioritizes screen and keyboard features? Instead, we created Snap-n-Send, a proprietary function that allows students to instantly upload handwritten or printed material to share with their tutor during the session.
Infinite Workspace
The whiteboard automatically expands as you work, giving you unlimited space to add questions, diagrams, and notes.
Equation Editor
Easily input complex formulas and equations through an online keyboard that’s simple to use.
Screen Sharing
Share and view web content, browser-based tools, or applications to enhance the learning experience.
File Sharing
Securely share and download files without the need for email or personal information.
Audio & Video
Engage in two-way audio and video communication for a real-time, interactive learning session.
Review & Share Past Sessions
Easily review past sessions, print them, or share them from any device.
About Our Tutors, Coaches, and Navigators
- Expert tutors, ready to help: All Brainfuse tutors, coaches, and navigators are experienced professionals who hold a bachelor’s degree and complete an intensive onboarding process prior to assisting Brainfuse users.
- Guiding students without providing answers: Through a variety of personalized techniques, Brainfuse tutors collaborate with students to help them work out problems rather than offer solutions.
- Rigorous quality control: Our comprehensive monitoring and review system provides tutors real-time guidance with instructional strategies and assists students with special tutoring requests.
- Academic integrity matters: In addition to not providing answers, Brainfuse tutors notify our 24/7 monitors of suspected plagiarism and discuss the importance of academic honesty with students.
Get Started Today
Brainfuse can become an integral part of your campus resources, enhancing learning outcomes for students, faculty, and staff. Whether you’re supporting undergraduates, graduate students, or adult learners, Brainfuse’s comprehensive tutoring services provide the tools and resources needed to drive academic success and retention across your institution.
Contact us or fill out the form below to learn how to partner with Brainfuse and get started today.