Wayfinder is a free college admissions platform that helps high school students find scholarships, internships, and summer programs, get AI-powered essay feedback, and compare financial aid packages across schools.

How many scholarships can I search on Wayfinder?

Wayfinder has over 1,000 scholarships searchable by state, award amount, category, and application format including essay-based, video, portfolio, and application-only awards ranging from under $1,000 to over $50,000.

Is Wayfinder free to use?

Yes. Wayfinder's free tier includes full access to the scholarship search, internship finder, and summer program directory. Premium tiers add AI-powered essay review with detailed scoring, financial aid comparison tools, and a personal AI concierge.

How does Wayfinder's AI essay review work?

Wayfinder's essay review uses AI trained on admissions officer insights to score your essay 1-10, assess voice authenticity, evaluate structure, and provide line-by-line coaching suggestions. It supports Common App essays, supplementals, Why School essays, and more.

Can I find internships for high school students on Wayfinder?

Yes. Wayfinder lists over 1,500 internships specifically for high school students, filterable by state, field of interest, paid or unpaid, and format (in-person, remote, or hybrid).

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College admissions intelligence, financial aid planning & career strategy — built on verified data

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Wayfinder is a college admissions and career intelligence platform built for families who want answers grounded in real data, not generic chatbot advice. It combines structured federal datasets, distilled admissions officer expertise, and a continuously growing knowledge base to help students and parents make high-stakes decisions with clarity and confidence.

1,500+ internships, 1,000+ scholarships, and 800+ enrichment programs with verified entries and real source URLs

Financial aid planner with SAI calculator, school-by-school aid profiles, and a personalized strategy engine

Essay review engine trained on admissions officer scoring standards with voice authenticity analysis and line-by-line coaching

Admissions analytics, demographic intelligence, career data, and a 95-file knowledge base built from BLS, IPEDS, O*NET, and NCES

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David is your personal guide inside Wayfinder, powered by the same intelligence that drives the platform. He sees which tool you’re using and what you’re working on, so he can give you relevant help in real time — whether you’re reviewing your SAI results, filtering scholarships, or drafting an essay.

Ask him about FAFSA rules while you calculate your SAI. Get feedback on your essay approach before you submit. Or just ask what to do next — he tracks your session and knows where you left off.

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School	Sticker Price	Avg Net Price	Meet Need %
University of Washington	$30,975	$11,436	79%
Stanford University	$82,162	$16,562	100%
UC Berkeley	$44,115	$17,834	81%
University of Michigan	$57,432	$22,168	91%

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