Every feature reduces stress,
not adds to it
Traditional planning tools are rigid and overwhelming. We built something flexible that adapts to your family's needs—whether you're managing ADHD, anxiety, or just need better organization than spreadsheets.
Features organized like your brain isn't
Click any category to explore features designed specifically for families like yours
Executive Function Support
Task Management
Family Collaboration
Application Tracking
Stress Management
Support & Guidance
Accessibility
Smart Insights
Executive Function Support
Finally, a system that helps students stay on track — without constant nagging
- ✓Clear timelines with built-in reminders
- ✓Organized grade-level tasks that grow with your student
- ✓Color-coded priority system for what matters most
- ✓Early alerts so deadlines don't sneak up
- ✓Flexible reminders parents and students can both see
- ✓Progress tracking with celebrations along the way
Features that actually make a difference
Not just checkboxes on a feature list—real solutions to real problems
Micro-Task Magic
The ADHD Game-Changer
We automatically break every overwhelming task into 5-minute micro-steps that actually feel doable.
- •'Write essay' becomes 15 specific micro-tasks
- •Each task has a clear start and stop point
- •Visual progress fills up with each completion
- •Dopamine rewards at every step
"My daughter went from paralyzed to productive overnight. The micro-tasks made everything possible."
Interactive demo available
Smart College Matching
Beyond Rankings
Our algorithm considers neurodiversity support, mental health resources, and actual student success rates.
- •Filters for disability services quality
- •Identifies ADHD/autism-friendly campuses
- •Calculates true affordability with aid
- •Suggests schools you've never heard of
"Found amazing schools with incredible support programs we never would have discovered."
Interactive demo available
Celebration System
Progress Over Perfection
Every small win gets celebrated because we know momentum matters more than perfection.
- •Automatic celebration for any progress
- •Family celebration board
- •Weekly win compilations
- •No toxic comparisons
"The celebrations changed our whole dynamic. We focus on wins now, not what's missing."
Interactive demo available
Crisis Support Mode
When Panic Hits
One button activates crisis mode with immediate calming tools and simplified next steps.
- •Breathing exercise guidance
- •Emergency task triage
- •Direct support chat
- •Parent notification (optional)
"The panic button saved us during early action deadlines. Instant calm when we needed it most."
Interactive demo available
Hidden Opportunities Finder
What You Don't Know Exists
Surfaces scholarships, programs, and resources specifically for your family's situation.
- •Neurodiversity-specific scholarships
- •First-gen exclusive programs
- •Local opportunities often missed
- •Automatic eligibility checking
"Found scholarships we had no idea existed for ADHD students."
Interactive demo available
Parent Dashboard
Support Without Hovering
See progress without micromanaging. Know when to help without asking constantly.
- •High-level progress view
- •Stress indicators
- •Intervention suggestions
- •Celebration opportunities
"I can support without nagging. It's changed our entire relationship for the better."
Interactive demo available
Why families choose CollegeHound
See how we compare to traditional planning tools and DIY spreadsheets
Features | CollegeHound Built for you | Traditional Tools Generic planners | DIY Spreadsheets Manual tracking |
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Core Planning | |||
Task tracking | |||
Deadline management | |||
College list builder | |||
Application tracker | |||
ADHD/Neurodivergent Support | |||
Micro-task breakdown | |||
Visual time representation | |||
Executive function scaffolding | |||
Dopamine-friendly rewards | |||
Time blindness accommodations | |||
Anxiety Management | |||
Calming design | |||
Buffer time built-in | |||
Crisis support mode | |||
Stress tracking | |||
Breathing exercises | |||
Family Features | |||
Parent dashboard | |||
Shared access | |||
Conflict reduction tools | |||
Celebration system | |||
Family communication | |||
First-Gen Support | |||
Plain language explanations | |||
System navigation guide | |||
Cultural context | |||
Multi-language support | |||
No assumptions mode | |||
Support & Resources | |||
24/7 chat support | |||
Community access | |||
Expert guidance | |||
Video tutorials | |||
Pricing & Access | |||
Free tier available | |||
Under $30/month | |||
No credit card to start | |||
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