Match, not rank.
Every school scored Reach, Fit, or Safety for you. The schools you'd thrive at rise.
No rankings. Real matches.
Find the college you'd actually thrive at.
A college list built around your grades, your finances, and how you learn — with a real reason behind every pick.
2 minQuiz time
4,000+Schools
Reach · Fit · SafetyMatch scoring
How it works
Three steps. Two minutes.
Step 1 · Personalize
Schools that match how you learn.
Three quizzes — learning style, interests, campus vibe. Each one tunes your list to how you think and what you care about.
- Three short quizzes
- Built around how you learn
What makes NXT different
Match, don't rank.
College rankings ask, "Which school is best?" The better question is, "Which school is best for you?" NXT scores colleges based on what matters most to you — and shows exactly why each school fits.
Real cost, not sticker.
Net price by income bracket. Pell estimate. FAFSA next steps. No sticker shock.
Why every pick.
Tap any school. Five answers built around you — cost, fit, program strength, finish rate, life there.
Settle close calls.
Toggle two schools. See cost, admissions, your major, finish rates, and community in one view.
Reasoning
No more guessing fit.
Tap any school and get five answers, built around your profile — not stock copy or generic blurbs.
What you'd pay. Whether you're a fit. Whether they're strong in what you want. Whether you'd finish.
Real cost
See what students actually pay.
Sticker price is the price almost nobody pays. NXT shows the net number for families in your bracket.
We estimate Pell eligibility before you've even filed a FAFSA. The number on screen is the number you pay.
Discovery
Find the school you'd have missed.
Open the app any day and new picks surface. Schools strong in your major. Hidden gems. Schools you'd never have searched for yourself.
Speed
Stop guessing which schools fit you.
Pick what you're into. Drop your ZIP. Pick your GPA. See live matches before you've made an account.
No essays. No spreadsheets. No months of weekend research. Two minutes from open to your first real list.
What people say
What students, parents, and counselors are saying
I thought I knew all the schools in my area, but NXT showed me a perfect fit I never would have found. It matched me with a local program that actually has my major and I had no idea about this before using it. It made me excited about my options instead of stressed on where to go and how to apply.
The college search felt overwhelming. We were worried about our child making a decision that would lead to overwhelming debt. NXT simplified everything by showing us realistic, affordable options that were still a great fit. It gave us the confidence to support our child's dreams without financial fear.
With a caseload of hundreds of students, it's impossible to give each one the personalized attention they deserve. NXT has the potential to become a valuable resource connecting students/parents with colleges outside of the public school system. It empowers students and parents to take ownership of the search with a tool I trust, and it provides clarity long after they've left my office. It's a game-changer!
Founders
Meet the team behind NXT
CEO & Co-Founder
Catherine Robinson
Harvard PhD grad passionate about levelling the playing field for access to higher education. From undergrad through business school, I saw the disparities in access — and I want to change that for everybody.
COO & Co-Founder
Max Romero
First generation college grad who learned the hidden costs of higher ed the hard way. Operations, technical & product leader who's scaled fintechs through IPO, now building the platform I needed.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
NXT matches. It doesn't rank. We score every school Reach, Fit, or Safety for your profile, explain every pick, and show what families like yours pay. CommonApp helps you apply. NXT helps you decide where to apply in the first place.
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Schools your grades can reach. Schools your family can afford. Schools that fit how you learn. With a real reason behind every pick.
