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Quick reference

One page, everything at a glance. For detail on anything here, jump into the User guide.

Fit categories

Each badge is student relative: it reads your academics against the school's admitted profile and selectivity.

BadgeMeaningKeep on your list
LikelyYour academics at or above the school's admitted profileA few anchors
TargetYour academics in range for the school's admitted profileMost of your list
ReachYour academics below the admitted profile, still possibleA handful
Far reachA long shot against the admitted profileOne or two

For how the badge is calculated, see Understanding fit.

Application statuses

Set one per school on the Dashboard so the app reflects reality.

Interested, Researching, Applying, Applied, Accepted, Waitlisted, Denied, Enrolled, Withdrawn.

Application checklist

Toggled per school from the Dashboard:

  • Transcript requested
  • Transcript sent
  • Supplemental essays done
  • FAFSA submitted
  • CSS Profile submitted
  • Portal set up

Where to find things

I want to...Go to
See my whole list and what is dueDashboard
Find and add schoolsExplore
See every deadline on a timelineCalendar
Email a school or coachTemplates
Send my full intro and resumePackage
Track demonstrated interestTouchpoints
Find coach contacts (athletes)Athletics
Edit my profile or planSettings

Plans at a glance

School limits: Free 5, Standard 12, Premium 25. For current pricing and the full feature comparison, see the Plans page.

FeatureFreeStandardPremium
College list, detail, fit badgesYesYesYes
Deadlines (read only)YesYesYes
Scoring explanationsNoYesYes
Deadline remindersNoYesYes
Templates and touchpointsNoYesYes
Communication package and resume PDFNoYesYes
Parent portal and weekly digestNoYesYes
AI essay feedback and interest lettersNoNoYes
Athletics directory and NCAA trackerNoNoYes

Demonstrated interest, fast

  • Some schools weigh how much interest you show.
  • Touchpoints flags a school when it cares and you have logged fewer than three contacts in 60 days.
  • Emails sent from Templates or the Package log automatically.
  • Aim for a few specific, genuine contacts, not many generic ones.

Under 18 rules

  • Ages 13 to 17 need a parent or guardian approval.
  • You can build your profile and list right away.
  • Sending emails and sharing your package unlock after a parent approves.
  • Under 13 cannot create an account.