Strive

strive (madetostrive.com) is an early-stage education startup that provides college readiness tools and coaching to high school students and their parents. we are based out of the columbia startup lab. college education is a cornerstone of the american dream and the second largest financial decision that families make. given that the average counselor-to-student ratio at u.s. public schools is over 450-to-1, there is a need for improved access to information and personalized coaching to help families navigate the college process. in our view, the college process should be an exciting inflection point for students: an opportunity for them to discover themselves and find best-fit colleges that will help them pursue their unique passions. we currently offer high-quality, student-centered college counseling with a focus on college essay coaching. we're simultaneously building a comprehensive platform that leverages student & college data to help families make informed decisions about acade