Help Center
Step-by-step guides and feature details to help you get the most out of Umerit
Getting Started
Follow these steps to set up your account and start building your college plan
Complete Your Profile
Fill in your academics, test scores, extracurricular activities, and college goals. The more complete your profile, the better your recommendations.
Check Your Merit Score
See your all-rounder profile score — a single number that shows how strong your application looks across academics, activities, and leadership.
Run Scout
Get AI-matched college recommendations based on your profile. Scout groups colleges into Dream, Reach, Target, and Safety tiers.
Explore Colleges
Browse and search the full college database. Filter by location, size, acceptance rate, and more. View detailed college pages with admissions data.
Save to Favorites
Add colleges you're interested in to your favorites list. This becomes your working college list for gap analysis, essays, and applications.
Run Gap Analysis
See exactly where you stand for each college on your list — GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, and more. Each gap comes with specific next steps.
Write Your Essays
Use Essay Studio for AI-powered feedback on your personal statement and supplemental essays. Get scored on structure, voice, and what admissions officers look for.
Track Your Applications
Add applications, track deadlines, monitor status (ED/EA/RD), and keep everything organized in one dashboard.
Ask Guru Anytime
Your AI college advisor. Ask about college fit, essay ideas, application strategy, financial aid — anything related to your college journey.
Feature Guide
Everything available in your sidebar — here’s what each feature does
My Profile
My Profile
Your academics (GPA, courses, AP/honors), test scores (SAT/ACT), extracurricular activities, awards, and college preferences. Keep this updated — everything else on the platform pulls from here.
Merit Score
A single score that evaluates your overall application strength across academics, test scores, activities, leadership, and more. Think of it as a quick health check for your profile.
Find Opportunities
Browse internships, competitions, summer programs, volunteer positions, and extracurricular activities. Filter by grade level, category, and interest. Add them to your Action Plan.
SAT / Test Prep
Take a diagnostic, get a personalized study roadmap, and practice with 1,500+ Digital SAT questions. AI explanations for every answer, timed modules, and a plan that adapts as your scores improve.
AP Test Prep
Practice for all 18 AP subjects with 6,000+ questions. Multiple choice with detailed explanations, plus free-response questions scored by AI against official rubrics.
College Research
Scout
AI-powered college matching. Based on your profile, Scout recommends colleges grouped into five tiers: Dream, Reach, Target, and Safety. Each result shows your estimated probability and key strengths/concerns.
Explore Colleges
Search and browse the full college database. View detailed pages with admissions stats, acceptance rates, SAT ranges, campus life, and more. Add any college to your favorites from here.
Major Explorer
Not sure what to study? Browse majors by category, see which colleges are strong in each field, and explore career paths connected to each major.
Strategy
Gap Analysis
A per-college breakdown of where you stand on every factor that matters — GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, awards, and more. Each gap shows exactly what to improve and how.
Scenario Planner
What-if simulations. Adjust your SAT score, GPA, or application round (ED/EA/RD) and see how your chances change across every college on your list in real time.
Merit Strategy Report
A comprehensive, one-time strategy report covering your full profile analysis, college-by-college breakdown, essay guidance, and personalized action plan. Downloadable as a PDF.
Essays & Apps
Essay Studio
Advanced essay editor with AI feedback. Paste or write your essay, get scored on structure, voice, authenticity, and admissions impact. Includes line-by-line edit suggestions and multiple feedback rounds.
Guided Flow
Step-by-step guided essay writing. Good for students who want more structure — walks you through brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and refining your personal statement.
Supplemental Essays
College-specific supplemental essay prompts. Select a college, pick the prompt, and write your response with AI feedback tailored to what that school is looking for.
My Applications
Track all your college applications in one place. Add schools, set deadlines, mark application rounds (ED/EA/RD), update status, and never miss a due date.
Funding
Scholarships
Find scholarships you qualify for based on your profile, background, and interests. Filter by amount, deadline, and category — merit, need-based, essay-based, STEM, and more.
Financial Aid
Compare federal and private loan options, estimate net costs at each school, and understand your financial aid package. Includes a side-by-side loan comparison tool.
More
Favorites
Your saved college list. Every college you add from Scout, Explore, or anywhere else appears here. This is the list used for Gap Analysis, Scenario Planner, and application tracking.
Rec Letters
Manage your recommendation letters. Add recommenders, share your brag sheet (achievements, activities, goals) with them via email, and track who has submitted.
Interview Prep
Practice for college interviews with AI-generated questions. Get feedback on your responses and tips for common interview scenarios.
Action Plan
Your personalized to-do list. Shows what to focus on and when — from building your activity list in sophomore year to submitting applications in senior year. Add custom items or opportunities.
Guru
Your AI college advisor. Ask anything — college fit, essay brainstorming, application strategy, deadline questions, financial aid, or just "what should I do next?" Available 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reset my password?
Go to Settings and click "Change Password", or use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page.
How do I upgrade my plan?
Click the "Upgrade" button in the sidebar, or go to Settings > Billing to view plans and upgrade.
What is included on the platform?
Profile, Merit Score, college search, SAT/AP test prep, Action Plan, Financial Aid, Scout, Gap Analysis, Essay Studio, Scenario Planner, Scholarships, Guru, the tracker, and the Merit Strategy Report. Everything working from one profile. See the pricing page for current details.
How accurate are the AI recommendations?
Our AI uses real admissions data and multi-factor analysis, but recommendations are informational — they should complement, not replace, professional guidance. Admissions outcomes are never guaranteed.
Can I export my data?
Yes. Paid users can export essays and the Merit Strategy Report as PDFs. Your profile data is always accessible from your account.
How does Scout decide my college tiers?
Scout evaluates your GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, awards, and other factors against each college's admissions profile. It groups results into Dream, Reach, Target, and Safety based on your estimated probability of admission.