Better decisions. Stronger applications. Less wasted time.
We guide students from the very beginning through every stage of applying: from the first college on the list, to the final touches on the last essay, so that they can focus on building the strongest application possible.
Key tools
Smart tools for every major admissions decision
What you can do with CollegeList.me
Smart College Match
Build a smarter college list in minutes: up to 50 schools matched to your profile, cost limits, residency, selectivity, and goals.
Real Cost Planning
Use direct Net Price Calculator links to estimate what each college may actually cost your family.
Deep Profile Audit
Get a 24/7 AI review of your whole application — with practical next steps for improvements where it matters most.
Essay Mentors
From first idea to final polish, three AI essay mentors help students brainstorm, revise, and critically evaluate essays anytime.
Activity Wizard
Turn basic activity descriptions into stronger, clearer admissions entries in seconds.
Application Tracker
Keep colleges, deadlines, essays, notes, and resume work organized in one place.
Why it's different
Built around the real admissions workflow
Our intelligent system is built around the actual sequence of decisions families have to make:
- Which colleges make sense?
- Can we afford them?
- Is the student profile strong enough?
- What needs to be improved before applying?
Our tools are designed to support those decisions.
Unlike a generic AI chat, CollegeList.me works with the student’s profile, college list, essays, activities, and resume together — so the guidance is connected to the actual application plan.