Ussist: Simpler way to college

Feeling under-prepared, under-achieved, or even under-qualified for your college applications?

College applications and essay-writing seem overwhelmingly complicated?

We have good news: colleges are not looking for 'perfect candidates' only. They are keen to listen to your personal stories. And everyone has a story to tell.

For that reason, college essays are the key to — and, arguably, the most challenging part of — successful college admissions.

Still worried? It's okay.

We are here to help you complete the process, one step at a time.

**What you can do on Ussist:**

- Build your school list by using the college finder.
- Get admissions info of your selected schools in one mobile app.
- Essay Calculator: find out how many essays you 'actually' need to write. Save time & focus on quality instead.
- A good essay starts with getting to know yourself better. We will help you explore deeper.
- Essay writing: follow a step-by-step guide from brainstorming to refining the final version of your essays (personal statement & supplemental essays for your chosen schools)
- Essay writing: find a strategy that will work based on your own weaknesses & strengths.
- Essay writing: get useful, bite-sized essay tips from Ivy School students & professional college consultant.

From building a school list based on your own criteria to making sure you have everything ready for Common App submissions, Ussist will guide you throughout the college application process.

**FEATURES:**

- ESSAY CALCULATOR
Minimize the number of essay drafts you need to write, by categorizing essay prompts from different schools by topic.
- COLLEGE FINDER
Search schools by applying filters (e.g., SAT-blind, no essay) and save the schools in your school list.
- ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Get school-specific admissions information, including decision types; admissions requirements such as GPA and standardized testing (SAT, ACT), GPA average, application portal, and supplemental requirements; tuition and financial aid; and school images.
- CUSTOMIZED ESSAY GUIDE (for personal statement & supplemental essays)
Groundwork (get to know yourself better, find your weaknesses & strengths); choose essay structure; brainstorm the topic; outline the essay; write the draft; ask for feedback; edit and finalize your college essay
- ESSAY TIPS
Bite-sized essay tips for every stage of your college, from choosing the topic of your personal statement to selecting the prompt for supplemental essays and structuring your writing.

With Ussist, you can focus on your immediate next to-do without being overwhelmed. Get closer to your dream school with a personalized, step-by-step college applications & essay guide.