Marketplace/Platform
RecGuide
Platform connecting high school students with alternative counselors for personalized college application guidance and recommendation letters
Platform connecting high school students with alternative counselors for personalized college application guidance and recommendation letters
Algorithm-based matching platform that connects students with experienced alternative counselors who provide personalized recommendation letters, virtual meetings, and guidance throughout the college application process
Personalized college application guidance
Expert alternative counselors
Algorithm-based matching
Flexible consultation options
Standout recommendation letters
With RecGuide, you can student account creation and profile management, Counselor profile creation with experience and service listings, Algorithm-based counselor matching and discovery feed, and Match request submission and counselor approval workflow.
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The main levers for growth are network effects, partnerships, referral programs, content marketing.
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