Overview

Strive is an early-stage education startup that provides college readiness tools and coaching to high school students and their parents. We are based out of the Columbia Startup Lab. College education is a cornerstone of the American Dream and the second largest financial decision that families make. Given that the average counselor-to-student ratio at U.S. public schools is over 450-to-1, there is a need for improved access to information and personalized coaching to help families navigate the college process. In our view, the college process should be an exciting inflection point for students: an opportunity for them to discover themselves and find best-fit colleges that will help them pursue their unique passions. We currently offer high-quality, student-centered college counseling with a focus on college essay coaching. We're simultaneously building a comprehensive platform that leverages student & college data to help families make informed decisions about academic planning, standardized tests, college selection, college applications, financial aid, and scholarships.