College Readiness
Assessment

Discover how prepared you are for selective U.S. colleges and what steps to take next, backed by data, research, and AI-powered insights.

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Readiness Meets
Reality

The College Readiness Assessment is a research-backed diagnostic tool designed to help high school students, across U.S. and global curricula, understand how their academic and extracurricular profiles align with what top colleges value.
In just 10–15 minutes, students assess themselves across 10 competencies identified by leading institutions like Stanford, MIT, and Harvard.
Whether taken as a self-assessment or a multi-rater 360 version with feedback from mentors, teachers, or counselors, this tool provides unmatched clarity and direction. What makes it unique is the holistic admission-aligned approach based on what highly selective colleges actually evaluate along with actional output through our AI-powered, personalized action plans tailored to each student’s context.

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“There’s no one-size-fits-all path to college. This assessment helps you find yours, with clarity and purpose.”

Ten Competencies That Define Competitive Applications

01 Academic Performance

Grades in core subjects and upward trajectory

02 Curricular Rigor

Progression in advanced courses (AP, IB, A-levels, etc.)

03 Intellectual Curiosity

Initiative in learning, research, and exploration

04 Analytical Reasoning

Quantitative thinking and problem solving

05 Communication

Clear, structured, and impactful writing.

06 Leadership Impact

Sustained involvement, initiative, and measurable outcomes

07 Character

Ethics, resilience, and community engagement

08 Testing Strategy

Informed approach to exams like SAT, ACT, IELTS, etc.

09 Application Execution

Timely planning of essays, deadlines, and materials

10 Financial Readiness

Affordability, scholarship planning, and self-management

Know Where You Stand.
Build a Plan That Works.

Whether you’re applying to top-tier colleges or just starting to prepare, this assessment helps you:

Comprehensive Profile
Evaluation

Identify where your profile shines—and where to grow

Profile Insights and Growth Roadmap

Get a roadmap with specific, realistic next steps

Multi-Rater 360
Progress Review

Track progress with an optional 360-feedback version for multi-rater input

Designed for Students and
Those Who Support Them

For High School Students

Know your readiness score and take action early

For Counselors & Advisors

Spot trends, personalize support, and use cohort dashboards

For Educational Institutions

Access cohort analytics, surface gaps, and inform programming

For Parents & Families

Understand the path to college and make informed decisions

Transform Feedback Into Personalized Growth Plans

Each report includes an interactive dashboard that highlights readiness trends, growth areas, and recommended timelines.

Readiness Radar

Visual map of 10 college readiness domains

Top 3 Growth Areas

Focus on what boosts your competitiveness

AI-Generated Action Plans

Tailored to your strengths, context, and target schools

Progress Tools

Exportable summaries and resources for counselors or coaches

How the Assessment Works

01. Quick Questions

Answer 45 Likert-scale items across 10 competencies

02. Optional 360 Input

Add ratings from mentors, teachers, or counselors for richer insights

03. Instant Report

Get a comprehensive score, growth plan, and targeted guidance

Ready to See How Prepared You Really Are?

Take the College Readiness Assessment today to get the insights and roadmap you need to unlock your potential.

College Readiness Assessment

Readiness Meets Reality

Ten Competencies That Define Competitive Applications

01

Academic Performance

02

Curricular Rigor

03

Intellectual Curiosity

04

Analytical Reasoning

05

Communication

06

Leadership Impact

07

Character

08

Testing Strategy

09

Application Execution

10

Financial Readiness

Know Where You Stand. Build a Plan That Works.

Comprehensive Profile Evaluation