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Every kid deserves a shot at the right college

Private college counselors charge $10,000 to $15,000. We think every kid deserves the same advantage — for free.

Free forever. No paywalls. No selling your data.

Why I built this →

How it works

01

Tell us about yourself

A quick, conversational wizard — not a form. Just the basics.

02

Get your research report

Specific to one college, one major, one student. Not generic matching.

03

Unlock your playbook

Insider moves, scholarship leads, and what to do right now.

04

Coach your way to admission

Essays, test prep, financial aid, interviews — the full private counselor experience.

The Coach

The $15,000 counselor. Free.

Roadmaps. Essay coaching. Test prep strategy. Interview preparation. Financial aid guidance. Letter of recommendation strategy. A live application checklist.

Everything a private college counselor charges families $10,000 to $15,000 for — personalized to you, your target college, your timeline.

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Leveling the playing field, one family at a time

Free to use. 100% independent.

Deep College Research

Specific research on any college + any major. Acceptance rates, costs, what admissions actually values.

Scholarship Finder

Federal, national, state, local, activity-based, and hidden auto-merit awards most families miss.

The Coach

Everything a $15K private counselor does — roadmaps, essays, test prep, interviews, financial aid — free.

Smart Compare

Side-by-side comparison of up to 3 colleges. Costs, outcomes, fit — all in one view.

Community College Gateway

The 2+2 transfer route: same degree, lower cost. A route some students take to reduce costs while earning the same degree.

Parent + Student Accounts

Shared dashboards, checklists, and deadlines. Both see everything. Work together.

Built for families who can't afford to get this wrong

2,942

colleges tracked

$50B+

annual aid landscape covered

100%

free to use

“Private counselors charge up to $15,000 for exactly what's here — for free.”

Research any college in minutes

Specific research for you, your college, your major — the work of a private counselor, in minutes.

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Two questions. That's all it takes.

Find the best colleges for any subject

Enter a subject and we'll rank the best colleges for you. Personalized to your profile.

Ranked by program reputation, affordability, graduation rate, and fit for you.

Scholarships

$50 billion in scholarships. Most families miss them.

Federal grants, national awards, state programs, auto-merit scholarships most families never know exist, and local community foundation awards with fewer than 50 applicants. We find them all.

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From where they are today to where they're meant to be

Every budget. Every background. Every kid. Let's get started.

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KidToCollege is free to use and editorially independent. Data sourced from public records including IPEDS, Common Data Sets, College Board and FAFSA.gov. Always verify deadlines and requirements directly with institutions. Not a guarantee of admission or financial aid.