FAQs

  • How are you different?

    We know that making a decision about college comes down to a lot of different factors. We also know that you probably have only heard about a few colleges. So we make sure that we’re actually finding you the college that meets your academic, social, and financial goals. That’s also just information so we don’t charge students to know stuff they should have been told.

  • What happens with my data?

    We use your aggregated data to make sure colleges and high schools are supporting your college needs. You can choose whether you would like to send your personal data to colleges. It’s up to you. When you send your data, you can communicate and negotiate with the colleges so it’s data that you actually want to share.

  • Why do you focus on academic, financial, and social fit?

    You will be admitted to college based on academic fit. But you’ll graduate based on financial and social fit. The majority of colleges in the US do not graduate students at all or on-time. So we make sure you are admitted to colleges that will actually provide a degree that you can use and afford, in a place where you will thrive.

  • What do you mean by social fit?

    Research tells us that you will graduate from college based on social fit. Social fit are the things that will ensure you personally thrive in a campus community.

  • Who made Bridge to College?

    We were founded by a team of teachers and education researchers. There are a lot of PhDs in this bunch and a few centuries worth of teaching experience. In terms of college admissions, we literally wrote the book (dissertation) on this. We are also all women and women of color who feel personally connected to the mission

  • What's the catch?

    Nothing. We are all better served when kids are put in a position to pursue their passions. So let’s get it!