How It Works
to get personalized program targets
programs matched to your profile
first conversation with full analysis
Whether you're a high school student or a college graduate
Counselly guides you from your first question to your acceptance letter. Undergraduate or master's, your advisor adapts to your level and goals.
Undergraduate
SAT/ACT prep guidance, college lists, common app essays, and scholarship matching.
Master's & Graduate
GRE strategy, program matching, statement of purpose, and funding opportunities.
What applying to a US college
actually looks like
You want to study in the US. Now what?
There are 4,000+ colleges and universities. Each application costs $50-$100. Apply to the wrong ones and that's hundreds of dollars and an entire year gone.
GPA conversion chaos
Your transcript says 108/110. Or 8.2/10. American schools want a 4.0 scale. Get it wrong and admissions committees undervalue your application before they even read it.
Tests, scores, deadlines
SAT, ACT, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS. Some programs require them, some dropped them. Deadlines range from October to May. Miss one and you're waiting another full year.
The personal statement
Every program asks for one. You need to explain why this specific school, why the US, and why you're the right fit. A generic essay is the #1 reason qualified students get rejected.
Everything above, handled.
Your advisor learns your profile from day one and stays with you through every decision. Programs, scores, deadlines, personal statement, all worked through together, at your pace, until you hit submit.
Background
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Target Field
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Target Programs
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AI That Truly
Understands You
Through natural conversation, Counselly builds a deep understanding of your background, goals, and profile. No forms, just talk about yourself and get personalized program recommendations.
- Automatic extraction from conversations
- Builds understanding over time
- Identifies strengths and growth areas
- Adapts recommendations to your profile
Funding You
Didn't Know Existed
Most international students don't realize how much funding is available. Counselly surfaces scholarships, assistantships, and grants you actually qualify for, matched to your profile and target programs.
$0+
average annual financial aid for international students at US universities
$0+
average aid at the top 20 most generous US universities
Counselly matches you with scholarships based on your profile, field, and target schools
F-1 Student Visa
Required for full-time study at US institutions
I-20 Form
Issued by your university after admission
OPT Work Authorization
Up to 3 years of post-graduation work for STEM
STEM OPT allows up to 36 months of work in the US after graduation
Navigate US
Immigration Clearly
F-1 visas, I-20 forms, SEVIS fees, OPT, CPT. The immigration process is confusing and high-stakes. Counselly explains exactly what you need, when you need it, and how each step connects to your program timeline.
Frequently asked
questions
Everything you need to know about how Counselly works
Fall 2027 deadlines are
opening. Don't wait.
5 minutes now could save you months of wrong applications and $100+ per application