21 public universities that deliver strong ROI, program breadth, and regional career pipelines. Read the guide + enrollment trends
By Helen Thomas
22-NOV-2025
College AI Concierge
About MascotGO
MascotGO is an economic engine for post-secondary education in the United States. Our platform starts by streamlining the college application process and making it more personalized and accessible for students, families, and educational institutions; and then expands to include a wide range of services and resources to support students throughout their educational journey and beyond.
AI-Powered Platform
MascotGO helps students find the best-fit colleges that align with their career, academic and personal goals.
Personalized Discovery
Our data-driven algorithms provide tailored recommendations based on individual student profiles, interests and goals.
Profile Building
Our social platform helps students create detailed profiles, including multimodal journal entries, and connect with support systems like parents, teachers, coaches, and counselors.
Matchmaking
We provide institutions with the tools and data they need to optimize their recruitment and engagement efforts for better ROI.
Our Pillars
Career Outcomes
From vocational schools to community colleges to four-year universities, MascotGO brings education and training to our future workforce.
Academic Rigor
The accountability of education should justify the time and tuition invested in students pursuing coursework at institutions.
Campus Life
More than endowments and degrees, today's students look at institutions holistically for their quality of life and community.
Our Mission
To provide social-centered guidance and support that empowers our youth to thrive on their career paths.
Recent Posts
Explore top STEM universities through MascotGO’s 3-pillar lens—career outcomes, academic rigor, and campus life—for your best-fit STEM pathway
By Helen Thomas
8-NOV-2025
Forbes and U.S. News rank colleges differently. Compare the Top-30 lists, see the biggest movers, and learn MascotGO 3 pillars to find your best fit.
28-SEP-2025
Forbes ranks top colleges by data, but MascotGO shows students why career, rigor, and campus life matter most in choosing the right school.
By Helen Thomas
4-SEP-2025
Compare USC, NYU, Michigan, UT Austin, BU, and Miami across career outcomes, academic rigor, and campus life. Practical insights from MascotGO Pulse to help families find best-fit colleges.
By Helen Thomas
17-AUG-2025
Cambridge is the world's 3rd oldest university with architecture and riverside campus
By Helen Thomas
1-AUG-2025
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