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Know your odds before you apply

Get an estimated admission chance for every university on your list, based on real acceptance rates and your academic record.

  • 925universities with a published acceptance rate

About admission probability

Choosing where to apply is easier when you have a realistic sense of your odds. Admission probability calculates an estimate for every university on your shortlist, using each school's published acceptance rate alongside the grades, test scores and coursework you have recorded in Academics / transcript.

The result is a clear, side-by-side view that helps you build a balanced list of reach, match and safety schools. You can revisit the estimates anytime your profile changes or you add new universities from the University database.

What it does

  • View estimated probability per university

    See a percentage estimate for each school you have added to your plan.

  • Compare reach, match and safety schools

    Sort and filter universities by their probability band to build a balanced list.

  • Update estimates as your profile changes

    Recalculate chances whenever you add new grades, test scores or predicted results.

  • Link directly to university research

    Open the University database entry for any school to review requirements and deadlines.

  • Export or share your probability list

    Download the estimates or share them with a counsellor or parent for discussion.

How it works

  1. Add universities to your plan

    Select schools from the University database or enter them manually.

  2. Complete your academic record

    Enter grades, predicted grades and test scores in Academics / transcript.

  3. Run the probability estimate

    The feature combines each university's published acceptance rate with your academic data to produce an estimate.

  4. Review and adjust your list

    Use the reach, match, safety breakdown to decide where to apply and prioritise Checklists and Essays.

Who it is for

  • Students finalising their university list

    Anyone who needs a data-informed way to categorise target schools.

  • Parents helping with application strategy

    Families who want a transparent view of admission likelihood across options.

  • Counsellors guiding list-building sessions

    Advisors who use the estimates as a starting point for discussion with students.

What you gain

  • Balanced application portfolio

    Identify reach, match and safety schools so you apply with a spread of probabilities.

  • Focused effort on essays and supplements

    Know which universities deserve the most time on Essays and Interview prep.

  • Clear conversation starter

    Share concrete estimates with counsellors or parents instead of vague guesses.

  • Dynamic updates

    Estimates refresh automatically when you improve grades or add test scores.

Questions

How is the probability calculated?

The estimate combines each university's published acceptance rate with the academic data you have entered in Academics / transcript. It does not consider essays, recommendations or interviews.

What if a university does not publish an acceptance rate?

Only universities with a published acceptance rate are included in the estimate. The feature covers 925 such universities.

Can I see how my chances change if my grades improve?

Yes. Update your grades or predicted grades in Academics / transcript and the probability will recalculate.

Ready to use admission probability?

A free session with a counsellor shows you how the tools fit your applications.