Every year, millions of high school students navigate the college application process without professional guidance. Private college counselors charge $200 or more per hour — a cost that puts personalized advice out of reach for most families. A Bay Area student set out to change that.

Compass Family has launched three free apps available on Google Play and the web, giving every student the tools to make smarter college decisions.

CollegeCompass helps students find colleges that match their academic profile and shows them the real net cost after financial aid — not just the sticker price. Using actual government data, it gives families a clear picture of what college will truly cost before they apply.

ScholarsCompass takes the guesswork out of scholarship searching. Students can filter 9,500+ awards by state, grade level, and field of interest, and explore career paths with real salary and job growth data from the U.S. Department of Labor.

HomeworkHelper brings AI-powered studying to every student. Type in any subject and instantly get study notes, flashcards, and practice tests — the kind of personalized academic support that used to require an expensive tutor.

All three apps require no account, no login, and no payment. They work on any Android device or web browser and are available in 176 countries.

Compass Family was founded by Elise C, a Bay Area high school student with a passion for educational equity and access. Learn more at http://compassowl.com or try CollegeCompass directly at http://college.compassowl.com.