Counselly provides an AI‑driven college counseling service for international students applying to U.S. undergraduate and graduate programs. Users input their academic profile and goals, and the platform generates personalized program matches, test‑prep guidance, essay assistance, and scholarship recommendations, handling GPA conversion, deadlines, and funding details. The first conversation includes a free full analysis, after which the AI advisor continues to support the applicant through the entire admission process.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
International students applying to U.S. undergraduate and graduate programs face fragmented guidance, complex GPA conversions, varied test requirements, and deadline management, leading to costly mistakes and delayed admissions.
Solution
Counselly offers an AI-driven college counseling platform that interacts through natural conversation to build a detailed student profile. The system automatically extracts relevant information, matches the applicant with 3‑5 suitable U.S. programs, and provides step‑by‑step support for test preparation, GPA conversion, essay drafting, and scholarship or funding searches. Users receive a free initial analysis and continuous, personalized assistance throughout the entire application cycle, from program selection to final submission.
Target Audience
Primary customers are international high‑school graduates and university students seeking admission to U.S. undergraduate or graduate programs, as well as education consultants who support these applicants.
Features
- Conversational AI that captures background, goals, and academic metrics without manual forms
- Automatic GPA conversion and transcript interpretation for diverse international grading scales
- Program matching engine that recommends 3‑5 undergraduate or master’s programs aligned with the student’s profile
- Integrated test preparation guidance for SAT, ACT, GRE, TOEFL, and IELTS
- Essay assistance including Common App, supplemental prompts, and statement of purpose drafting
- Scholarship and funding opportunity identification tailored to the applicant’s strengths and target schools
- Deadline tracking and automated reminders for applications, test dates, and financial aid submissions