Start small. Build from there.

Create an account and tell us about your grade, goals, and available time. Use My Next Steps to choose a manageable task.

Use College Match for suggested reach, match, and safety schools, then research each college. These categories are starting points for research, not acceptance probabilities. The featured directory currently includes 12 colleges.

Review scholarship requirements and official provider deadlines. Save opportunities to your account. Compare your own cost and aid estimates with the calculator, and confirm figures with colleges.

Record activities and reflections in your journal. When you have an essay draft, Essay Coach can offer AI feedback. Pro and active tester accounts have up to 10 review attempts per day. Review suggestions carefully and keep your own voice.

Track requirements, deadlines, essays, and aid offers in your Organizer. The deadline view shows unfinished items due within 14 days. You can manage optional email summaries from the reminders page.

Choose what goes into your family digest, then create an invitation for a verified family account. They can read the snapshot you share. You can publish updates or revoke access; private drafts and documents stay private.