Our Story & Mission

Like many startups, AdmitSee was born out of personal frustration. We know how much is riding on whether you go to college and the school you attend. It's a big, life-shaping decision that most students are making blind or with limited information. We created AdmitSee to be the solution we wish existed in the market… because no one has the secret formula to get you into college. While we may not have the silver bullet to guarantee success to your dream school, we can help you feel more confident applying to college with the right information.

By crowdsourcing data and insights from students of all backgrounds, we're tackling information asymmetry and democratizing access to higher education. From the University of Pennsylvania to Y Combinator’s edtech accelerator, AdmitSee has grown to serve over a quarter million students.

Access to information is the first step to bridging the opportunity gap. A trusted counselor who knows you well is probably best equipped to guide you through the application process. However, if you don’t have access to that, AdmitSee has created the largest, searchable, crowdsourced database of real application materials and insights from students like you so you can navigate the process yourself — at an affordable price.

We empower students with comprehensive, holistic data to make better, more informed decisions about college. Our marketplace model has also created a new opportunity for college and graduate students to earn money for sharing their achievements and insights. College is expensive, and paying our users for paying it forward furthers our mission of universal access.

Unlike other existing resources, AdmitSee provides access to peer-supplied application materials and advice. Our student insights are backed by hard data and analytics. But, more importantly, AdmitSee users gain access to real student stories and experiences. AdmitSee offers a comprehensive view of real examples of success on how to craft a winning application without compromising your authenticity.

All of our application files feature verified data — real essays, resumes and student advice – that showcase how students don’t have to write what they think admissions officers want to read. Our college profiles prove that being true to your story is more important and more effective than any application shortcut.

AdmitSee empowers all students, no matter their background, to make the most informed decision about pursuing higher education. The current admissions process is opaque and seemingly unfair, so the industry has focused on the wrong things: college rankings, resume padding, paying exorbitant fees to guarantee success.

How do we level the playing field and make it a process that’s less prestige- and results-driven and more driven by self discovery and personal insights? We’re solving the problem by crowdsourcing real student data and peer insights. We’re bridging the information gap by connecting applicants with students just like them who can offer unique, data-backed insight into what it means to achieve higher education success. We pledge free access for students who qualify for financial aid.