How does PathFinder U match me with colleges?

PathFinder U uses a research-backed assessment that evaluates your academic interests, learning style, campus environment preferences, and career goals to generate personalized university matches.

Is the college match quiz free?

Yes! The quiz and your top 3 university matches are completely free. Paid reports start at $29 (Starter), $59 (Full), or $99 (Premium) — each with progressively deeper university analysis, essay strategy, roadmaps, and more.

How long does the assessment take?

The PathFinder U assessment takes about 5 minutes to complete. Your personalized report is generated within 60 seconds after finishing.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Find Your Perfect College Match

Start free. Choose the report level that fits your needs — from a quick overview to a complete college planning package worth $1,000+ from a private counselor.

Recommended: take the free quiz first. Your results show which tier fits your needs — most students upgrade after seeing their report.

Free

Get started in 5 minutes

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20-question assessment across 5 dimensions
Student archetype identification
Top 3 university matches (names only)
Recommended majors overview
Shareable archetype card

Starter

Quick overview & matches

$49$29one-time

Everything in Free, plus:
Personality archetype & profile
15 university matches with fit scores
Reach / Match / Safety strategy tags
Basic financial overview per school
Acceptance rates & tuition ranges

You can also and upgrade from your report.

Full Report

Deep-dives & strategy

$99$59one-time

Everything in Starter, plus:
15 university deep-dive profiles
Career outcomes & salary data per school
Personalized essay strategy & topic ideas
Recommended high school courses
Extracurricular suggestions
Scholarship matches with deadlines
Month-by-month application timeline
Cost comparison across all 15 schools

You can also and upgrade from your report.

Best Value

Premium

Complete planning package

$149$99one-time

Everything in Full, plus:
Campus visit guide for each school
Day-in-the-life narratives
4-year high school roadmap
Parent's Guide (FAFSA, financial aid)
Recommendation letter strategy
Smart alternatives (gap year, CC transfer)
PDF export & email sharing
Campus safety & support data

You can also and upgrade from your report.

How it works

Choose your report tier and complete checkout (takes ~2 minutes)
Take the free 20-question quiz — it only takes 5 minutes
Your personalized report generates automatically at the tier you paid for

Already took the quiz? and upgrade directly from there.

Comparable to $1,000+ in Private Counseling

A single session with a private college counselor costs $150–$300/hour. PathFinder U delivers the same depth of research and strategy for a fraction of the price.

Private Counselor

$1,000+

per student, avg.

PathFinder U Premium

$99

one-time, full package

You Save

90%+

without sacrificing quality

For Schools & Counselors

Bulk Pricing

Order reports in bulk for your students. Significant discounts available for schools and districts.

10–49 reports

$20

per report

50–199 reports

$15

per report

200+ reports

$10

per report

Satisfaction Guarantee

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Instant Generation

Your report is ready in minutes after you complete the quiz.

Research-Backed

Built on real admissions data, career outcomes, and student success metrics.