GradnautFrom finding the right universities to preparing your applications, Gradnaut helps you plan every step of the way. Start by answering the following question.
Which universities should you apply to? Are your grades good enough? Can you afford it? What about scholarships, essays and deadlines?
When you’re figuring it all out on your own, even knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. You shouldn’t have to piece together your future from a hundred different tabs.
That’s why we built Gradnaut
What you get
Meet Gradnaut: your personal workspace for planning, preparing and applying.
Build a university shortlist based on your grades, interests, admission chances and budget. Know which schools are within reach and what it would take to aim higher.
International aid available
Fits your current budget
Need-blind for international students
Find scholarships and financial aid opportunities that match your background, goals and eligibility.
Keep your applications, important dates and next steps organised in one place, with reminders to help you stay on track.
Build your activities, strengthen your profile and get structured guidance on your essays and CV — while keeping your own voice.
3 things that could strengthen your options most
Get a step-by-step plan tailored to your goals and universities. Know what to work on, why it matters and when to get it done.
“We grew up far from the universities we dreamed about. So we worked it out the hard way. Every step, we were lucky enough to find someone who had done it before. Most students never do. Gradnaut is that person, for everyone, and it tells you the truth.”
Hassan Ahmed
Co-Founder
Harvard Ed.M., a physicist and three-time International Mathematical Olympiad representative.Mehmood Ahmed
Co-Founder
Harvard Ed.M., worked with the federal education ministry.How it works
About 5 minutes. No essays. No consultation required.
Take a free five-minute assessment about your academics, interests, goals and budget.
See universities that fit your profile, potential scholarships and areas where you could improve.
Save your results, enter Gradnaut and start working through your personalised roadmap, all the way to your applications.
Comparison
Most students are left stitching together grades, chances, scholarships and next steps from different places. Gradnaut brings them into one clear assessment.
| Approach | All grade types | Fit | Cost breakdown | Next steps | Clarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GradnautFind universities, funding and your next steps. |  | | | |  |
 Other admissions toolsFind universities and estimate your chances. | Limited | Limited |  | Limited | Limited |
 ChatGPT or Claude onlyGet ideas and feedback; track progress yourself. | Limited | | | Limited | |
 Doing it yourselfFull control, with multiple tools to manage. | | Limited | Limited | | |
Useful answers
You can take the assessment for free and see your initial university matches before signing up. Saving your results unlocks more information, while detailed roadmap guidance and additional services may require payment.
No. Gradnaut helps you explore suitable universities based on your academic profile, interests and budget. You can also include dream schools you already have in mind.
No. Mission Control is a dedicated university planning workspace. Its assessment uses a rules-based scoring model, with AI assisting in defined tasks such as explanations and feedback.
No. Admissions decisions are ultimately made by universities. Gradnaut helps you make more informed choices, understand potential gaps and prepare stronger applications.
Yes. Gradnaut is designed for international applicants and supports multiple grading systems, including A Levels, IB, FSc and CBSE. Its initial university coverage is focused on the US.
Gradnaut also plans to offer one-to-one guidance with its team for students who want additional support with their applications.
Your next coordinate
Find out which universities are realistically within reach, and what could bring the others closer.
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