Every kid deserves a shot at the right college

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

4,000+Colleges
$50BIn Scholarships
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Our AI does the work of a private counsellor. Specific research for your student, your college, your major.

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Two questions. That's all it takes.

How it works

01

Tell us about your student

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

02

Get your AI 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 counsellor experience.

The Coach

The $15,000 counsellor. Free.

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

Everything a private college counsellor charges families $10,000 to $15,000 for — personalised to your student, your target college, your timeline.

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The Roadmap
The Essay
Test Prep
Interviews
Recommendations
Financial Aid

Built for every family

No ads. No affiliate links. No college partnerships. Completely independent.

AI College Research

Deep 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 counsellor 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. Always shown as the smart path it is.

Parent + Student Accounts

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

Find the best colleges for any subject

Enter a subject and we'll rank the best colleges for your student. Personalised to their profile.

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

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 100% independent. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or paid by any college, university, or educational body. All information is sourced from public records including IPEDS, Common Data Sets, College Board, and FAFSA.gov and is provided as a guide only — not a guarantee of admission, scholarship award, or financial aid eligibility. Always verify all requirements and deadlines directly with the institution. This tool covers US colleges only. Your personal data is never sold, shared with colleges, or used for advertising targeting.