College guidance your family can trust.
Pupil connects your student with relatable near-peer college mentors who share their goals, identity, and vibe, so they get guidance that actually fits.
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Mentors
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Students supported
105+
Universities represented
How it works
Simple to start, built to last.
Tell us about your student
Share their interests, schools they are exploring, and what kind of mentor would be the best fit.
Get matched with a mentor
Our matching engine pairs your student with a vetted near-peer mentor who shares relevant experience and identity.
Start building a plan
Your student meets their mentor 2 to 4 times per month for structured, actionable sessions on college and career planning.
Our approach
What makes Pupil different
Near-peer mentors
Current college students and recent grads who remember what the process actually feels like.
Identity-aware matching
We match on interests, identity, and lived experience, not just test scores or school rankings.
Personalized guidance
Every session ends with a breakdown of topics covered, action items, and a plan for next time.
Matched within 24 to 48 hours
No long waitlists. Your student is paired with a mentor and can book their first session right away.
Meet our mentors
Real students at top universities
Amara Okafor
Stanford University
Computer Science
Jonas Lindqvist
MIT
Mechanical Engineering
Priya Raman
Yale University
Molecular Biology
Diego Hernández
UC Berkeley
Economics + Public Policy
Testimonials
Families and students love Pupil
“Pupil isn't just mentorship, it's the forging of a path. My daughter now has someone who gets her experience and her ambition.”
Monica T.
Parent, Brooklyn NY
“What really stuck with me was how much I could relate to my mentor. She went through the same things I'm going through and it made me feel way less alone.”
Jaylen R.
Student, 11th grade
“My favorite part about using Pupil is how easy it is to connect with mentors who actually understand what I'm looking for in a school.”
Aaliyah M.
Student, 12th grade
$900/year
Up to 24 sessions · 90-day refund guarantee
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