Blog

Essays and product notes on college search, admissions culture, and finding clarity as a student.

• 3 Things No One Told Me About Applying to College: Imagine going home from a long day of classes, finishing your homework, and realizing you still haven’t finished your draft for your UC application and it’s due next week.
• CSU vs. UC vs. Ivy: Are these highly prestigious (and often expensive) schools always the right choice? If not, how does the next generation of high school students find the right path?
• Why the Current College Application Process is Broken: The process isn’t broken because it doesn’t work — it’s broken because it wasn’t built for students. Here’s what we learned from 100+ interviews, and what we’re building instead.