Beacon: built for people helping others through college applications.
A free, simple way to track students, deadlines, and notes — whether you're running a full practice or just starting out.
No student or parent login. On purpose.
Most platforms build elaborate portals for students and parents that nobody actually uses. Beacon is intentionally built only for the counselor — the person who's actually keeping everything moving. That means fewer accounts to manage, no chasing families to log in, and a workspace that stays quiet and focused on the work you're already doing.
Less typing, more counseling.
Upload a student's intake form or brag sheet, and Beacon reads it, pulling out GPA, test scores, activities, and interests, so you're not retyping what a family already sent you. Review and confirm before anything saves. Less paperwork, more time for the actual counseling.
Gone Quiet Alerts
Flags students who've gone silent so no one slips through.
Per-Meeting Notes
Organized history for every session, right where you need it.
Tag Search
Find students by interest or focus area instantly.
Intake Auto-Fill
Upload a brag sheet or intake form, Beacon pulls out the key details for you.
Actively being built with real counselor feedback.
Beacon isn't a finished product frozen in time — it's evolving based on what actual independent counselors ask for. When something feels clunky or missing, it gets noted and worked on. No fake testimonials, no polished screenshots of imaginary features — just steady, honest iteration alongside the people using it.
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