Free college planning tool for students and families
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What It Does
Students enter their GPA, test scores, and preferences
Get a ranked list of schools by admission likelihood
See real net cost (not sticker price) based on family income
Find out which majors hold up in the AI economy and which don't
Compare 4-year degree earnings vs. skilled trades
Why Students Love It
Takes about 60 seconds to use
No login, no account, no data collection
Shows schools they might not have considered
Parents can see the actual cost, not the scary sticker price
The Trades Question
Half of families are asking "is college even worth it?" The tool shows side-by-side earnings for 16 trades vs. degree paths — with real data, not opinions. Great conversation starter at parent nights.
For Counselors
Share the link with juniors and seniors
Use it during college planning meetings
Great for parent nights and college fairs
Always free — built by an enrollment professional, not a company