Our Mission

Making College Prep Accessible to Everyone

We believe every student deserves expert guidance on their journey to college โ€” not just those who can afford expensive private counselors.

Our Story

Built by People Who've Been There

ClavisPrep started in 2020 when our founder, Sarah Chen, saw firsthand how the college admissions process was creating an unfair advantage for wealthy families.

As a college counselor, Sarah watched talented students miss out on opportunities simply because they couldn't afford the $5,000-$10,000 price tag for private counseling.

She knew there had to be a better way โ€” a way to give every student access to the same expert guidance, personalized strategies, and proven tools that private counselors provide.

Today, ClavisPrep serves thousands of students from all backgrounds, helping them build balanced college lists, write compelling essays, and navigate the financial aid process with confidence.

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3.8M

Students apply to college each year in the US

Our Values

What We Stand For

These principles guide every decision we make and every feature we build.

Access for All

Every student deserves expert college guidance, regardless of their financial situation. We're democratizing college prep.

Data-Driven Insights

We use real admissions data and proven strategies to give students personalized, actionable advice that works.

Student-First Design

We built ClavisPrep with students, for students. Every feature is designed to reduce stress and increase clarity.

Continuous Improvement

College admissions evolve, and so do we. We constantly update our platform with the latest data and best practices.

Launching April 2026

Join Us in Building Something Special

We're building a platform that will help thousands of students navigate the college admissions process with confidence. Be part of our founding community and help shape the future of college prep.

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For Students

Expert guidance at a fraction of the cost of private counseling

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For Families

Transparent pricing and tools to support your student's journey

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For Schools

Scalable tools to help counselors serve more students effectively

Meet the Team

The People Behind ClavisPrep

We're educators, technologists, and former college counselors united by one mission: making college prep accessible.

Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Founder & CEO

Former college counselor with 15+ years helping students get into their dream schools.

Marcus Johnson

Marcus Johnson

Head of Product

Built education tech products at Google and Khan Academy. Stanford alum.

Jennifer Park

Jennifer Park

Lead Data Scientist

PhD in Statistics. Former admissions officer at UC Berkeley.

David Martinez

David Martinez

Head of Content

Former college essay coach. Helped 500+ students get accepted to top schools.

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