Empowering Students on Their Path to College Success

The platform was designed to address the following challenges faced by high-achieving high school students:

• Information Overload: High school students are inundated with information about colleges, essays, financial aid, and application procedures.
• Lack of Personalized Guidance: Many students don't receive sufficient individual support to develop a strategic roadmap aligned with their goals.
• Disorganization and Missed Deadlines: Juggling multiple application components and deadlines can lead to missed opportunities.

This EdTech startup provides a comprehensive platform addressing these challenges:

• Personalized College Planning: Tools to build customized plans encompassing academics, standardized testing, extracurriculars, essay preparation, and application timelines.
• College Matchmaking: Intelligent algorithms suggesting colleges aligned with student preferences, academic profiles, and financial aid needs.
• Expert Mentorship: The ability to connect with experienced college advisors for additional guidance and support.
• Resource Hub: A curated library of articles, essay prompts, and information on financial aid and scholarships.

This platform transforms the college preparation experience by:

• Reducing Stress: Providing structure and clarity to the application process.
• Increasing Student Agency: Empowering students to take charge of their college journey.
• Optimizing Outcomes: Improving chances of acceptance to target schools and securing better scholarships.

• EdTech Expertise: Proven track record in developing impactful educational software solutions.
• Understanding of User Needs: Deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by college-bound high school students.
• Strategic Technology Choices: Proficiency in a modern tech stack, ensuring a scalable, performant, and easily maintainable platform.

Deviant's team leveraged their expertise in modern web development and educational technology to create a robust and user-friendly platform. Key technology choices included:

• Frontend:
  • React and TypeScript: Building dynamic, component-based interfaces with enhanced code maintainability.
  • GraphQL and Apollo Client: Efficient and flexible data fetching from the backend API.
• Backend:
  • Node.js: Scalable runtime environment for server-side logic and API development.
  • Strapi: Rapid content management system (CMS) to streamline content updates.
• Testing:
  • Jest: Comprehensive unit testing to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Infrastructure:
  • Firebase and GCP: Cloud-based services for scalability, authentication, and potentially other features, ensuring reliability for a growing user base.