Private counselors charge $150–300/hour. CollegeOra gives you better tools and mentors who actually got into your target schools — starting at $29/month.
Explore colleges, browse mentors, and join the community.
Full mentor access, AI tools, and complete application tracking.
A dedicated personal mentor with weekly 1-on-1 calls throughout your application.
| Feature | Explorer · Free | Guided · $29/mo | Scholar · $79/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Research | |||
| 240+ US school profiles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI college list builder | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Historical essay prompts per school | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mentor Access | |||
| Browse mentor profiles | 3/month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Async mentor messaging | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated personal mentor | — | — | ✓ Weekly calls |
| Application Tools | |||
| Application tracker | 3 schools | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Deadline calendar + alerts | Basic | Full + calendar sync | Full + calendar sync |
| Essay editor + AI feedback | — | ✓ All essays | ✓ + co-writing |
| Advanced Support | |||
| Mock interviews | — | — | ✓ Harvard, Yale, UChicago |
| Financial aid appeal strategy | — | — | ✓ |
| Parent portal | — | — | ✓ |
Group plans for high schools, nonprofits, and college prep programs. Volume discounts, counselor dashboards, and custom onboarding included.