Essential apps for college applications

Higher education can have a huge impact, so we’ve selected this smart collection of apps to streamline the steps of any academic adventure.

Search, browse, or apply to 1,000+ colleges and universities as a transfer or first-year student. The Common App is already used and trusted by countless institutions making it a secure and convenient tool to manage your records, recommendations, and financial aid resources all in one place.

Not sure where to start with college applications? The Encourage app will guide you through the entire process, from customized assistance and scholarship info to institutional matches based on potential career interests. You can also create or update your synchronized MyACT account and score reports, connect with recruiters, and find the path that’s right for you.

Figure it out with My Guru. Get interactive self-assessments, brain games, and resources curated by experts. View topics for relevant, peer-reviewed advice about your college and job-search goals. Then rate the content, suggest favorite websites or articles about higher education, and receive credit if they’re published on the app.

Prepare for the Scholastic Aptitude Test with an efficient study mode that makes it easy to record your progress and test scores. Answer practice questions formulated by education experts while accessing statistics, methodologies, and plans for improvement suited to your personal study style.

Enter information about your background, finances, extracurricular activities, and goals to find potential scholarship matches and other resources for undergrad, grad, or other academic programs. Then track important deadlines and the status of every application, view FAQs about the process, or contact Scholly representatives for additional help.

Every word and punctuation mark counts when you’re filling out personal statements and applications for schools, financial aid, or employment opportunities – so take the worry out of spelling and grammar by enabling Grammarly in your keyboard settings for writing corrections and suggestions in multiple languages across all of your apps.