Your Complete College JourneyStarts Here
Navigate all four years of high school with AI-powered guidance, personalized planning, and expert support. Everything you need for college success in one platform.
Professional College Counseling for Everyone
Traditional Counseling
Total cost, limited availability, one-size-fits-all approach
Counsely
Per year, 24/7 access, personalized AI guidance + human experts
Get the same quality guidance at 97% less cost with cutting-edge AI technology
How to Use Counsely
Start with your profile, explore your options, and execute your college strategy. Each step builds on the previous one to create a comprehensive approach to college admissions.
Create Your Academic Profile
Start by filling out your comprehensive academic profile in the Profile section. Enter your GPA, test scores, courses, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and achievements. This profile information supports all the other tools throughout the platform.
- • Resume Builder auto-population
- • ASI admission probability calculations
- • College matching recommendations
- • Personalized essay idea generation
Explore and Plan
Use the College Search and College Matching Quiz to discover schools that align with your profile and preferences. Build your personal college list, and keep track of key application dates with deadline tracking. Then, take the Personality/Career Quiz — this helps identify future career directions and recommends high school courses that align with the careers you're most interested in.
- • Explore test prep options (SAT, ACT, AP)
- • Walk through the college roadmap
- • Use Ask Counsely to get AI-powered answers about schools
- • Book live sessions with real college counselors
Essays, Scholarships, and Beyond
Go deep into the essay section, which includes AI-generated outlines and brainstorming tools, personalized essay ideas based on your profile, and a full editing suite with review tools and organization features. Check out our interview hub for preparation with college interviews. Then, explore the scholarship programs partnered with the app to find funding opportunities that match your background.
- • Remember: Every great journey begins with a single step – and yours starts here! 🚀
Everything You Need in One Platform
From freshman year planning to senior year applications, Counsely guides you through every step
Smart College Search
Discover perfect-fit colleges through our comprehensive matching quiz that analyzes your preferences, goals, and academic profile
- • 6,000+ colleges database
- • Personalized recommendations
- • Detailed comparisons
College List Manager
Organize your target schools with deadline tracking, application progress monitoring, and ASI calculations for admission chances
- • Deadline reminders
- • Application tracking
- • ASI admission probability calculator
AI Essay Coach
Write compelling essays with AI feedback, brainstorming, and professional editing suggestions
- • Prompt analysis
- • Real-time feedback
- • Essay organization and tracking
Professional Resume Builder
Create stunning resumes with 9+ templates designed specifically for college applications, linked to your profile data
- • 9+ professional templates
- • AI resume analysis
- • Export to PDF
Ask Counsely AI
Get instant answers to college questions from our AI counselor trained on admissions expertise
- • 24/7 availability
- • Personalized advice
- • Expert knowledge base
4-Year Course Planner
Plan your entire high school curriculum to meet college requirements.
- • Graduation requirements
- • College prep tracking
- • GPA calculator
Real-Life Counselors
Connect with certified college counselors for personalized guidance and strategy sessions. Explore their profiles and book sessions directly through our platform.
- • Certified experts
- • Personalized strategy
- • Essay Specialists
College Roadmap
Get a personalized 4-year roadmap with timeline planning, deadlines, and strategic guidance for your college journey
- • Year-by-year planning
- • Timeline visualization
- • Strategic guidance
Career Interest Profiler
Explore career paths and majors that align with your interests, with suggested high school courses to prepare
- • Interest assessment
- • Career exploration
- • High school course recommendations
Scholarships Opportunities
Find scholarships you qualify for based on your background, achievements, and goals through our integrated partner platform
- • Personalized matching
- • Integrated partner platform
- • Deadline reminders
ACT/SAT Prep
Comprehensive test preparation with practice tests, study plans, and score improvement tracking through our integrated partner platform
- • Practice tests
- • Integrated partner platform
- • Progress tracking
Interview Preparation
Practice college interviews with AI-powered mock sessions and personalized feedback
- • Mock interviews
- • Common questions
- • Performance feedback
Trusted by Students Nationwide
Colleges in Database
Resume Templates
Integrated Tools
AI Support
Why Choose Counsely?
Traditional College Counseling
- ✗$3,000-$8,000+ service fee
- ✗Limited availability and scheduling
- ✗One-size-fits-all approach
- ✗No 24/7 support
- ✗Limited tools and resources
- ✗Expensive additional services
Counsely Platform
- ✓Only $40 per year
- ✓24/7 AI counselor access
- ✓Personalized AI-driven guidance
- ✓Instant answers and support
- ✓12+ comprehensive tools included
- ✓Ability to schedule 1:1 meetings with professional counselors and essay specialists
What Students Say
"Counsely helped me find the perfect college match and write essays that got me into my dream school. The AI feedback was incredibly helpful!"
"The 4-year planning feature kept me on track throughout high school. I never missed a deadline and felt prepared for every step of the process."
"I used the career quiz to discover majors I hadn’t even considered. Counsely didn’t just guide my college search—it helped shape my future plans with confidence."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Counsely really free to start?
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Yes! You can start exploring our college search, essay tools, and AI counselor immediately without any payment. Premium features are available for $40/year or $99 for four years!
What is the ASI and how does it help me?
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The ASI (Admission Strength Index) helps you estimate your admissions competitiveness and see how your profile aligns with admitted students at specific colleges based on your academic profile, test scores, extracurricular activities, and other factors.
Can I really save thousands compared to traditional counseling?
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Traditional college counselors typically charge $3,000-$8,000 total. Our comprehensive platform costs just $40/year, providing similar guidance with 24/7 availability.
What makes Counsely different from other college prep tools?
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We combine AI-powered personalization with comprehensive tools all in one platform. From college search to essay writing to resume building - everything is integrated and works together.
Do you have human counselors too?
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Yes! While our AI handles most questions instantly, you can also book sessions with certified college counselors for complex decisions and personalized strategy sessions.