Updates
New features, improvements, and what we're working on.
March 2026
Essay Coach feedback is 3x faster
We reworked how Essay Coach processes your drafts. Feedback that used to take 8-10 seconds now comes back in under 3. Same depth, less waiting.
Activity Studio for tracking extracurriculars
Log your activities, leadership roles, and hours in one place. When it's time to fill out the Common App activities section, everything is already organized.
Mobile-responsive dashboard
The Blueprint dashboard now works properly on phones and tablets. Every panel, chart, and form adapts to your screen size.
Calendar sync via .ics export
Export all your college deadlines as an .ics file and import them into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Why we built Blueprint
We each spent $3,000 on private college counseling. Most students can't do that. So we built a platform that gives every student the same guidance, without the price tag.
Cost Calculator for every school
Get a personalized estimate of your net cost at any school in our database. Based on real IPEDS financial aid data, not guesswork.
Blueprint is now FERPA compliant
We completed our FERPA compliance process. Schools and districts can now use Blueprint knowing student data is handled according to federal education privacy standards.
AI-powered activity descriptions
Activity Studio can now help you write tight, specific activity descriptions that fit the Common App character limit and actually communicate what you did.
New onboarding quiz for personalized setup
When you sign up for Blueprint, a short quiz now tailors your dashboard to where you are in the college process. Freshman exploring? Senior finalizing your list? We adjust accordingly.
College Matchmaker: find colleges that fit
College Matchmaker uses your academic profile, preferences, and priorities to rank colleges by how well they fit you. Powered by IPEDS data across 4,000+ schools.
February 2026
Parent Dashboard for real-time visibility
Parents can now see their student's college list, upcoming deadlines, and application progress without needing to ask. A shared view that keeps everyone on the same page.
Deadline Tracker: never miss a due date
Track every application deadline in one place. Regular Decision, Early Action, Early Decision, scholarship deadlines, and financial aid dates. All auto-populated from our database.
AI Essay Coach is live
Get real, specific feedback on your college essays in seconds. Essay Coach reads your draft, identifies weak spots, and tells you exactly how to improve. No generic advice.
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