A UX/UI project
ConnectU
Making Amazing universities accessible for underprivileged and low-Income students everywhere - iOS
ConnectU is an app that helps underprivileged high school students put their best foot forward in their college application. We do this by providing a platform that centralizes and supplies all the resources a disadvantaged student will need. From writing coaches and scholarship opportunities, to consulting from industry professionals and mentors ConnectU is a full fledged College connection platform.
THE PROBLEM
There are many Students who are unable to provide ample time and energy toward their college searches, readiness and applications due to their unfortunate economic circumstances, or lack of parents who have graduated from a university.
THE SOLUTION
Create an organization that helps these children with their next steps in terms of college, by creating an Online platform that centralizes and supplies the resources a disadvantaged student will benefit from.
THE TASK
Design the mobile application that will be the complementary to the website, and incorporate the three key features; a forum, a mentor program, and trackable progress of applications.
FEATURES
FORUM
A place for students and mentors to discuss college-related topics, the feed can be organized by what school(s) you’re going to or by when it was posted.
MENTORS
Students connect with mentors, who are industry professionals, Alumni of the preferred school, and school counselors on the forum and direct message. Select students have mentors who are also responsible for the applications’ progress.
PROGRESSION
With ConnectU, Students will have their application process broken down into steps and categories, all of which are customized according to the mentor/student relationship, as well as grouped for easy and trackable progress.
