# AdmitSee

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/admitsee

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.admitsee.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 6, 2015)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

AdmitSee is an innovative platform that simplifies the college application process by connecting high school students with current college students for mentorship and peer support, featuring a comprehensive database of successful application profiles.Founded in 2013 in San Francisco, US, AdmitSee is designed to assist high school students navigating college admissions. The company has raised a total of USD 1.8 mn through a SEED funding round in October 2015, with investors including Social + Capital Partnership, FOUNDER.org, and Imagine K12. The CEO and founder, Stephanie Shyu, has a background in educational technology, contributing to the development and success of the platform.AdmitSee offers a comprehensive platform designed to streamline the college application process for high school students. The core product is a database of real college application profiles, which includes successful essays, extracurricular resumes, and insights from students who have been accepted to various universities. The platform enables users to filter profiles based on specific criteria such as dream schools, test scores, and personal information, thereby facilitating a tailored experience to meet individual needs. By connecting high school students with current college students, AdmitSee aims to provide peer support, mentorship, and actionable advice throughout the often daunting admissions process. The service is primarily targeted at high school students in the United States, but its digital nature allows it to extend to international students seeking admission to various colleges and universities.AdmitSee generates revenue through a model that encourages high school students to unlock premium profiles and application materials shared by college students. Users can create profiles to upload their own successful application essays and data, which can be accessed by others in exchange for monetary compensation. The company employs a subscription-based structure where users may need to pay a fee to access certain features and insights. The revenue model also includes partnerships with educational institutions and potentially affiliate programs that enhance user engagement. While specific pricing plans are not disclosed, the platform’s business transactions are structured around direct-to-consumer interactions, allowing students to navigate the college admissions landscape with personalized support and resources.In October 2015, AdmitSee raised USD 1.8 mn of seed funding to support its growth initiatives. The funding will be utilized to enhance the platform and expand its services, with plans to develop new products aimed at further simplifying the application process. Additionally, the company aims to extend its reach beyond the U.S. market to include international students, facilitating access to their resources globally.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 6, 2015, $1.8M — Social Capital, Imagine K12, Founder.org

## Investors

- Social Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/social-capital) — Seed
- Imagine K12 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/imagine-k12) — Seed
- Founder.org — Seed