Collegize was founded in response to the increasing dropout rate among students of color in the United States. We found that the leading cause of students not completing college is financial and students  of color are disproportionately impacted by student loans due to a lack of knowledge about financial aid, lack of access to scholarships, and a tendency to not apply to colleges that provide the most financial aid. Collegize seeks to reverse these trends by educating parents and students about the college admissions process, encourage students to attend their best-fit college, and providing the guidance that is often missing with high school counselors and administrators.