Clariva:College Planning

Clariva is a free college-planning app that helps high school students find right-fit colleges and build a concrete plan to get in, the kind of guidance that usually costs thousands from a private counselor.

Built by a high school student, for students who don't have access to expensive admissions help. No paywalls. No ads. No subscriptions.

What's provided:

• Personalized college matches — your Dream / Reach / Match / Safety list from 1,600+ colleges, based on your real GPA and test scores (works even for test-optional schools), with each school's Common Data Set admission bands so you know exactly where you stand. Tell us the states you care about to prioritize matches there, or see a "Top aid for my major" list of the most affordable strong programs.

• AI strategy insight — a focused, personalized read on your strongest differentiator, the application move that matters most, your best financial-aid opportunity, and what to prioritize.

• Gap Plan — pick your target schools and intended major (30+ majors across engineering, computer science, and pre-med / health sciences), and get a concrete action plan: research opportunities, internships, competitions, certifications, and school-specific priorities to close the gap.

• Score Predictor — enter your SAT/ACT and study hours for a realistic target, a week-by-week study plan, and chapter focus areas.

• Application Tracker — track status, deadlines, and a document checklist for every school, with days-remaining reminders.

• Essay Brainstorm — generate distinct angles for Common App prompts to find your voice (Consider this a brainstorming tool to help generate ideas, you must write your own essay).

• Interview Prep — practice common questions and get AI feedback on your answers.

• Scholarship matching — see need-based programs you may qualify for, computed on your device only.

UPLOAD OR TYPE Upload a transcript or activities list (PDF, Excel, CSV) and Clariva extracts the relevant fields / or enter everything manually.

PRIVACY FIRST Uploaded transcripts are processed in memory and are never stored. Family income, if you enter it, stays on your device for that session only and is never sent to a server. You can permanently delete your account and all data any time from the About page.

A NOTE ON AI Clariva's AI features use large language models, which can occasionally be inaccurate. Always verify admit rates, deadlines, and scholarship details with each university's official site. Clariva is a planning tool, not a guarantee of admission.