Best College Guide

Helping students make informed college decisions since 2024

Our Mission

We believe every student deserves access to clear, data-driven guidance for one of life's most important decisions: choosing the right college. Our mission is to democratize college planning by providing free, comprehensive tools and resources that help students find institutions that match their academic goals, financial situation, and personal preferences.

About Our Team

Data Science Team

Our team consists of data scientists who are also college graduates and parents or college graduates. We have been through the process from more than one perspective, and understand both the near- and long-term impacts of the college selection process.

Advanced degrees in business and computer technology Amazon Web Services Certified Solutions Architect Professional CompTIA Security+ Financial Aid Expertise

Why We Created This Site

The college selection process has become increasingly complex, with over 6,500 institutions to choose from and rising costs making financial planning crucial. Many students and families feel overwhelmed by the options and make decisions based on incomplete information.

We created Best College Guide to solve this problem by:

Using Official Data: All our recommendations are based on verified data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard
Personalized Matching: Our decision support tool considers your specific academic profile, financial situation, and preferences
Free Access: We believe college guidance shouldn't be limited to families who can afford expensive counseling services
Transparent Process: We show you exactly how and why colleges are recommended for you

Our Methodology

Our college matching system analyzes multiple factors including:

Academic fit based on your grades and test scores
Financial aid and net price calculations for your family income level
Geographic preferences and campus characteristics
Athletic opportunities (for student-athletes)
Program availability in your areas of interest

Contact Information

We're here to help with your college planning journey. Reach out to us through any of the following methods:

Email Support

For general questions, technical support, or suggestions: bestcollegeguide@gmail.com

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

Accuracy: Regularly updating our data and algorithms to reflect the latest information
Privacy: Protecting your personal information and never selling your data
Accessibility: Making our tools available to all students regardless of background or resources
Continuous Improvement: Listening to user feedback and constantly enhancing our services

Recognition & Trust

Our work has been recognized by education professionals and we maintain partnerships with several high school guidance counseling programs. We're proud to serve students from all 50 states and have helped thousands of families make more informed college decisions.

We operate with complete transparency and are committed to ethical practices in educational guidance. Our tools are designed to supplement, not replace, professional college counseling services.