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NextFour was established by Silicon Valley technologists who are also parents with first-hand experience helping their children navigate the college admissions journey. Our founders were frustrated by the expense and inconsistency of available resources. So NextFour was created to leverage technology and data to provide a more effective solution for families aspiring for admission to the top-ranked U.S. colleges.
Optimize your college choices
Understand admission dynamics at the top 100 colleges to confidently assess your fit and develop a balanced college list
Leverage our proprietary rankings to determine the optimal colleges for your individual interests
Get an edge by connecting with students who got into your dream schools and learning from their experiences
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Discover needle-moving extracurriculars
Search the largest database of summer programs, internships, etc. to develop your passions and strengthen your EC profile
Pursue ECs strategically by referencing our exclusive analytics on their college admissions impact
Get an edge for competitive opportunities via mentorship from students with directly relevant experience
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Pinpoint the perfect majors
Explore majors effortlessly with our exclusive metasearch—offering comprehensive access to key program details by college
Discover adjacent majors to find the best fit at target schools and optimize application strategy
Get insider perspective on prospective majors by consulting with college students majoring in those fields
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AI-powered guidance
Proprietary analytics
Data-driven insights
Automated advice across key aspects of the college planning process
Provide an advantage for formulating a successful application strategy
Add confidence to decision-making through the journey
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NextFour is designed to support students considering the most selective US colleges (i.e. the top-100 ranked schools) which typically require the strongest applications. We encourage families to start planning for college well before senior year, and our service is designed to help students and parents throughout the high school years.

NextFour uniquely utilizes data and AI to help families confidently make key decisions across their college planning journey - such as which colleges to pursue, identifying intended majors, selecting extracurricular activities, determining a standardized testing strategy, etc. Our experience indicates that this data-driven approach is far more effective than only relying on anecdotal advice.

Yes, it's very easy to get started as most aspects of our service are free, which aligns with our mission to help democratize access to information and provide an inclusive resource.
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liana_columbia_university_studentLiana,Columbia University student“I love how data-driven the service is with so many insightful tools, proprietary analytics and cool visualizations. NextFour should be the definitive starting point for all high school students applying to the top colleges!”
jonathan_high_school_studentJonathan,High school student“Very impressive set of helpful resources for aspiring college applicants, all consolidated into one easy-to-use product. I've tried a bunch of online solutions before, but nothing compares to this service. Highly recommended!”
alex_parentAlex,Parent“We know firsthand just how important it is to be strategic throughout the college application process - from picking majors, selecting EC activities, building a college list, etc. NextFour will be immensely helpful to families as they navigate all those critical decisions through high school.”
kristina_stanford_university_admitKristina,Stanford University admit“NextFour is truly amazing! It's bringing the power of technology and innovation to the world of college admissions. The insights I got from NextFour were super helpful in shaping my application strategy, and I was so thrilled to end up getting into my dream school!"
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