The document discusses high college attrition rates, with nearly half of enrolled students dropping out before earning a degree. It notes that reasons for dropping out vary and increasing pressure is being placed on schools to help keep students in college. The document advocates for capturing more meaningful data in real-time through mobile apps to help advisors better understand student needs, feelings of belongingness, confidence, and personal issues in order to provide targeted support and reverse attrition trends. Having an "advisor in every student's pocket" through such an app is presented as a potential solution.