Are you looking for a resource to empower your students through the college process? Look no further than Appily, the all-in-one website for confident college choices. Appily provides a wealth of resources and tools that simplify the college search, application, and decision-making processes. On Appily, students can find their perfect college major, take virtual college tours, browse colleges that fit their preferences, and more. By creating free profiles, students can receive customized college and scholarship recommendations daily.

One of the standout features of Appily is its ability to assist students in making informed decisions at every step of their college journey. Our detailed college profiles—including admissions criteria, campus life, and academic programs—help students identify institutions that match their interests and start building their lists. Appily’s financial aid resources demystify the often-confusing landscape of grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, empowering students to make sound financial decisions.

Still not convinced? Below are 5 reasons why Appily should be the go-to college resource for you and your students!

1. Scholarship Database: Appily is home to the nation’s largest, multi-billion-dollar scholarship database. Our scholarships are vetted, so students will never be charged and their data won’t be sold to for-profit third parties. Our database also includes lesser-known scholarships, ensuring that students have access to a wide range of funding options beyond the most publicized awards.
2. College Acceptance Calculator: Gone are the days of students wondering how competitive they are for admission. With our innovative calculator, students can estimate their likelihood of admittance based on their real stats, allowing them to build a balanced list of schools.
3. Match: Our revolutionary reverse admissions platform allows students to complete a free, 30-minute profile and begin receiving real admission and scholarship offers in a matter of weeks without submitting a single application. On average, Match students receive 4 admission offers and $225,000 in scholarships!
4. College Greenlight: As the home for advocates committed to improving postsecondary outcomes for underserved students, College Greenlight creates industry-leading events and comprehensive lists of fly-in programs, pre-college summer programs, and colleges that meet full need.
5. Counselor & Advisor Resource Hub: The Hub was designed to help you flourish in your career and equip you with tools to guide your students through planning and paying for college. In the Hub, you’ll find professional development resources and articles featuring tips to reduce student stress and transform your career through board service. As a former counselor, this is my favorite part of Appily.

Whether you share college planning resources with your students and families or are in search of professional inspiration, Appily can help!

Guest Author Yolanda Coleman, Director of Counselor Marketing,EAB

A lifelong educator, Yolanda worked across K-12 and higher education for over 15 years. She was a college counselor before assuming her current role as the Director of Counselor Marketing. Her advocacy and support of students included creating an anti-bias guide for recommendation letters and serving alongside a coalition of educators and state legislators to advocate for need-based financial aid in Georgia.

As the Associate Director of Recruitment, Scholar Selection, and Operations for the Levine Scholars Program at UNC Charlotte, Yolanda wrote the program’s first diversity statement, implemented Safe Zone training for her team, created a travel grant to support low-income students, and established gender-neutral housing options and preferred-name protocols for transgender students. Prior to her time at UNC Charlotte, she served as an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at UNC Chapel Hill. While there, she created and led the Counselors & Colleagues Team, represented the university at regional and national recruitment events, and served as an advocate for first-generation college students like herself.

Yolanda earned her Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania and spent her undergraduate years at the University of Missouri, earning degrees in Journalism and Black Studies