# Encourage: College and Career

> Get college admissions help | Guidance on college applications & what to study

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.encoura.Encourage](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.encoura.Encourage)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.encoura.Encourage`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Encourage for Students
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 44,864
- **Rating:** 3.81 / 5 (116 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.59.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2022-02-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.encoura.Encourage)
- **Website:** [https://encourageme.com/](https://encourageme.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://encourageme.com/privacy-policy/](https://encourageme.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Encourage is a free, all-in-one college and career planning app built for students in grades 7–12. Use a personalized roadmap to match with colleges, explore majors and careers, search 80,000+ verified scholarships, and get step-by-step college application and FAFSA guidance. Key tools — My Journey, My Colleges, My Majors, My Careers, My Scholarships, and My Library — help you set goals, track progress, and plan each semester with tailored checklists.

Whether you’re exploring what to study, comparing schools by cost and campus vibe, or preparing applications and financial aid, Encourage keeps everything organized from start to finish. Ideal for students, parents, and counselors, the app offers quizzes that link strengths to majors and careers, salary and skills insights, and a resource hub with articles and videos. Start planning today and take real steps toward your future.

## Rankings

- #313,046 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.encoura.Encourage.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the app easy to use and helpful for current high school students seeking college and career information, scholarships, and encouragement. However, many mention that the app is not suitable for graduates, has limited major options, including missing fields like Entomology, and suffers from technical issues such as frequent loading failures and lag. Additionally, privacy concerns arise from requests for extensive personal information, and the app's focus is limited to U.S. colleges without international options.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a straightforward interface.
- Helpful for current high school students exploring college and career options.
- Provides valuable information on colleges, scholarships, and courses.
- Encouraging and positive learning experience.
- Good for on-the-go learning and expanding knowledge.

### Cons

- App is only suitable for current high school students; not useful for graduates.
- Limited major options; missing specific fields such as Entomology.
- App frequently experiences loading issues and is laggy.
- Privacy concerns regarding the amount of personal information requested.
- Lacks international college options; focused on U.S. institutions.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.encoura.Encourage)