Loper

This is your reminder to talk to your users. Nick reached out to us last week to flag a bug. We fixed it quickly, then hopped on a call to hear more. He gave thoughtful feedback, shared what he loved?and?what we could improve—and we learned he’s a freshman in high school and an aspiring marine biologist??? It’s moments like these that make building Loper so meaningful! The best insights don’t come from us—they come from real students going through this process in real time.

We’re so excited to welcome Claire Talley to the Loper team as our founding BDR!? ?? Claire started her career in the classroom before transitioning into sales, where she’s thrived in fast-paced, mission-driven environments. She’s joining Loper to help us grow our work with colleges and career-readiness organizations—and to make sure more high school students can confidently navigate what’s next. Claire brings curiosity, empathy, and a sharp strategic mind to everything she does. And outside of work? She's based in NYC, organizes a writing group, loves to spend time outside, and is currently training for a marathon Welcome, Claire! We’re so lucky to have you on the team???

The 2025 GEA Alumni Pitch Competition is coming to Philly! ??? Join us at John Carroll Weekend Philadelphia on April 5, 2025, for an electrifying "Shark Tank-style" competition featuring three outstanding Georgetown alumni founders: - James Gabriel Azar (MBA’23), Founder & CEO of Reservoir - Sam Bernstein (C’18), Co-founder & CEO of Loper - Marina Paul (B’16, G’17), Founder of SPRHRA These alumni will pitch their ventures to a panel of expert Georgetown judges, including: Devon G. (B'01), Kate Jacoby (C'01), Athena Karp (SFS'08), John New (SFS'97), & Tammee Thompson (C'91). At stake? A $100,000 investment prize from the Georgetown Angel Investor Network! This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about entrepreneurship, venture investing, and Hoya innovation. Don't miss this chance to witness the next generation of Georgetown-founded startups take the stage! ???? Register here: https://lnkd.in/e73Anv4T

My latest Forbes piece encourages applicants to consider the order of the questions they ask themselves. Thanks to all those who contributed: Gerry McCrory, Patrick Cook-Deegan, Ann Marano, Rick Clark, and Sal Khan National Association for College Admission Counseling Scoir, Inc. Wayfinder Loper Colleges That Change Lives Khan Lab School Khan Academy https://lnkd.in/eTNevnyn

So happy to be featured on the latest episode of the High School Counseling Conversations podcast with Lauren Tingle! If you're a high school counselor who has been asking yourself how to better engage your students with post-secondary planning check out this episode and download Loper to see why counselors from across the country share our free app with their students. And if you aren't following Lauren's work with Counselor Clique, I highly recommend checking it out. So many great resources and perspectives for those serving HS students! https://lnkd.in/er-jQKrp

We had an incredible time at #NACAC24 in Los Angeles this past week, and like the other 7,000 attendees, this dog is feeling fulfilled and ready to start the week! ?? ???? To all the counselors who stopped by to see how Loper is building Duolingo for the college and career transition: THANK YOU for your work on the front lines supporting students and parents toward the right next step. ???? To the enrollment professionals who came to learn more about our approach to building your best next class: THANK YOU for your work in spreading the importance of higher education and devoting your time and careers to lifting up the next generation of students. P.S. If you ever wondered how #NACAC24 exhibitors find time to eat in between all the amazing conversations, we snapped some candids to show you the real story ??? ??

College admissions can often feel like a black box... Sam Bernstein, Co-Founder of Loper, and his team are changing that by: - Enhancing student-school matching - Gamifying admissions and workforce readiness - Doubling down on student success and user experience Loper isn’t just another college app... It’s a tool that gives students the transparency and autonomy they seek. From helping students find their best-fit schools to offering fast-track admissions for curated partners, Loper is flipping the script... And students are taking notice (just check out their ratings!!). Sam shared his vision for the future: Not just college discovery, but an integrated experience that takes students from high school all the way to early career success. The key? Matching students to schools by leveraging data, interests, and outcomes... And offering a personalized experience. And for the schools? It’s about targeting the right students and standing out in a crowded marketplace with a strategic, data-driven approach. Thanks, Sam, for your insights...

This dog is hitting the road! Loper is trading Lake Michigan for the Pacific ocean next week and heading to #NACAC2024 in sunny Los Angeles for the biggest event in college counseling and enrollment of the year. Reckon yourself a trivia master? Swing by booth 105 to meet Loper's team and win yourself a prize (or two). Just make sure you know your college mascots first ?? ?? ?? ??!!

Excited to be sharing Loper with counselors across Indiana tomorrow thanks to the team at CELL! Timing is perfect before we head out to Los Angeles next week to share Loper with even more counselors at NACAC's annual conference.

For our next virtual School Counselor Lunch and Learn on Sep. 18 at 12 PM ET, we’re diving into FAFSA Updates and Resources, College Admissions and AI, and College Search Resources with Collegewise and Loper. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e6PGTK-k