Give your child the edge, at a fraction of counselor prices
Mentors who got into their dream schools, feedback on every essay, and every deadline tracked. One payment covers the whole season.
Track their progress and never miss a deadline
What is finished, what is in draft, and what is due next, school by school.
Meet our mentors
Every mentor is a verified admit. These are the students you and your child can talk to.
Jose Gasca
Carnegie Mellon, Information Systems
First generation applicant. 12 applications, 5 acceptances.
Lily Cronin
Stanford, Pre-Medicine
Admitted to Columbia, Princeton, Stanford and Yale.
Reed
University of Virginia, Philosophy
First in his family to apply to selective colleges.
Save $4,665 compared to a private counselor
Independent counselors package their time by the hour. Set what a package near you looks like.
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AppybaraPrivate counselor
20 hours x $250/hour
Gold season pass
Through Nov 1, 2026
- All profiles and essays unlocked
- Unlimited energy
- Unlimited essay reviews
- Unlimited chance-me predictions and feedback
- 24/7 Discord chat with mentors
- 33% off extra counseling sessions
You save
$4,665
What our admits are saying
So much cheaper and better than spending thousands on private counseling.
Marcus
Class of 2029
Applied to Johns Hopkins ED because of advice from this platform and Discord. Didn't expect to actually get in!
Lemeilleur
Class of 2030
The AI feedback was actually RELEVANT. The best part is that it compares your essay to hundreds of others so you know how to stand out.
Sarah
Class of 2028
Questions parents ask
Is this a subscription?
A season pass is a single payment that lasts through your child's deadline. Nothing renews, and there is nothing to cancel. Monthly plans are also available and renew until canceled.
Do I need an account?
No. You pay from the link your child sent and get a receipt by email. The account stays your child's.
Can I see my child's work?
You see their progress: what is finished, what is in draft, and what is due next. The writing itself stays private unless your child shares it.
Does the AI write the essays?
No. Appybara reviews what your child writes and shows where it is generic. Colleges get your child's own words.
One payment, and your child stops applying alone
Open the link your child sent you, or ask them to send one from the app.