Routree is a social platform that connects high school students with college and university admission counselors, facilitating direct communication about prospective schools. This platform addresses the challenge of limited access to admissions guidance, enabling students to engage in meaningful conversations that inform their college choices.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
High school students often lack direct access to college and university admission counselors, making it difficult to gather comprehensive information and assess their fit with prospective schools. This limited access can lead to uninformed decisions and a stressful application process.
Solution
Routree is a mobile platform designed to facilitate direct connections between high school students and college admission counselors, as well as college coaches. The platform enables students to gather information and build relationships with higher education institutions before applying, helping them determine if a school is a good fit academically and socially. By creating a direct line of communication, Routree aims to streamline the college selection process and empower students to make informed decisions about their future education. The platform also allows college counselors and coaches to access a nationwide database of students.
Target Audience
The primary users are high school students, student-athletes, college admission counselors, and college coaches seeking to connect and engage in meaningful conversations about higher education opportunities.
Features
- Student/Athlete profiles with video/highlight upload capabilities
- Access to a college database with search and filtering functionalities
- Direct messaging with admission counselors and coaches
- Personalized school and program suggestions based on student profiles
- Counselor profiles with access to the student database
- Criteria-based recommendations for counselors to find suitable students
- Profile verification for both students and counselors
- Coach profiles with access to the athlete database
- Athlete suggestions based on coach-defined criteria