For Students
Your College & Career Adventure Starts Here!
Tired of feeling lost when it comes to college, scholarships, and career planning? iLevelUP turns your future into a game—where you get expert guidance, earn rewards, and unlock opportunities.
Find the right school
Win scholarships & financial aid
Discover your dream career
Build life & job skills
What is iLevelUP?
iLevelUP is a gamified college and career platform designed for students in grades 6–12 and beyond. Think of it as your all-in-one adventure map, guiding you through:
College Exploration
Find the best-fit school for YOU
Scholarship Matching
Discover and apply for free money
FAFSA & Financial Aid Guidance
Get step-by-step help
Career Planning & Internships
Explore job options that match your skills
Personal Growth & Life Skills
Build confidence, organization, and leadership
No more stress. No more confusion. Just a fun, interactive way to take control of your future!
Features & Benefits: Why Students Love iLevelUP
Personalized AI Matching
Get matched with colleges, scholarships, and careers based on your strengths and interests.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Find millions of dollars in scholarships and get help with FAFSA & financial aid.
College & Career Mentorship
Learn from first-gen college students & professionals who’ve been in your shoes.
Skill-Building Quests
Time management, study skills, leadership, and career readiness—level up in every area!
Gamified Learning
Earn XP, unlock badges, and complete challenges as you progress toward your goals.
Start exploring today and see where iLevelUP takes you!
Your success story starts here.
How It Works:Your Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Choose Your Guide
Select your mentor—Trekker, Canyon, Crag, Dolla, Taiga, Carver, or Machu—to help you along your journey.
Step 2: Start Your Quests
Complete challenges in college search, scholarships, career exploration, and skill-building.
Step 3: Earn XP & Rewards
Track your progress, earn badges, and unlock new opportunities as you level up!
Step 4: Take Action
Apply for college, win scholarships, and get career-ready with expert guidance.
Step 5: Celebrate Your Wins!
Your future is in your hands—own it!
Join the Community
Join thousands of students leveling up their future!
Access expert guidance
Connect with mentors & other first-gen students
Get free tools for college & career success
No cost, just your next big step!
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
iLevelUP is a gamified college and career platform that helps students explore colleges, scholarships, career paths, and life skills in a fun, interactive way.
iLevelUP is designed for students in 6th grade through graduate school, especially first-gen students who need extra support navigating college, scholarships, and career planning.
Unlike traditional platforms, iLevelUP turns your journey into an adventure where you earn XP, complete quests, and receive personalized guidance from fun, engaging characters.
Yes! iLevelUP is 100% free for students. There are no hidden costs—just tools to help you succeed.
Getting started is easy!
📌 Step 1: Sign up for free
📌 Step 2: Choose a Trail Guide to help you (Trekker, Canyon, Crag, Dolla, Taiga, Carver, or Machu)
📌 Step 3: Complete quests in college search, scholarships, career exploration, and skill-building
📌 Step 4: Earn XP, track your progress, and unlock rewards!
College Exploration & Applications
Our AI-powered college matching tool helps you find schools that fit your interests, location, financial needs, and academic goals.
Yes! Crag the Mountain Goat will guide you through the entire college application process, essay writing, and admissions deadlines.
Crag and Scout will help you craft a strong personal statement, showcase extracurriculars, and apply to programs that align with your strengths.
Canyon the Fox helps you explore different careers and majors, so you can make a smart choice about what to study in college.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Dolla the Raccoon matches you with millions of dollars in scholarships based on your interests, background, and qualifications.
Yes! iLevelUP provides step-by-step FAFSA guidance so you can maximize financial aid without stress.
Dolla will teach you how to write strong scholarship essays, apply early, and find hidden funding opportunities that most students miss.
Absolutely! Dolla also teaches financial literacy, money management, and how to avoid student debt.
Career Exploration & Job Readiness
Canyon helps you discover careers that match your personality and skills, plus see real job salaries and demand.
Yes! Carver the Beaver guides you in writing a strong resume, finding internships, and preparing for job interviews.
Yes! iLevelUP connects you with job shadowing opportunities, internships, and work experience programs to build your career skills.
Extracurriculars & Life Skills
Colleges love to see students involved in leadership, clubs, and volunteer work. Taiga the Hare helps you find the best activities for YOU.
Machu the Llama teaches time management, study habits, and test-taking strategies to help you stay ahead in school.
Yes! Trekker the Yak helps you overcome imposter syndrome, develop leadership skills, and build strong friendships.
vSupport & Accessibility
Yes! iLevelUP is perfect for TRIO, GEAR UP, and school districts looking for an engaging way to support students. Educators can request a demo to learn more!
📩 Still have questions?
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