1. Where do you get your data from?
We harvest data from various public sources.
2. How do you calculate your analytics?
We have a small group of data scientists who do the necessary data munging, visualizing, machine learning, mathematics, software development, etc …
3. Why should I purchase this service?
Because you’re very clear about the value of investing in your academic career, and you want every advantage possible to help you successfully navigate the admissions process.
4. What programming languages do you use for your analytics?
We primarily use Python for all the data science work and Docker for any kind of deployment (i.e. training/deploying machine learning models, scientific computing with JupyterLab, etc …).
5. How will this service help me?
It will offer you a more quantitative and therefore objective picture of the different schools. By using this service, you will be able to find schools with higher application values: relatively high rankings, high admission rates, and/or low tuitions.
6. Is the information in the report sufficient to help me decide which schools to apply to?
It depends on what your needs and goals are. The report contains analytics on Application ROI, ranking, number of students applied and admitted, and tuition and required fees.
7. What guarantee do I have?
We can only crunch the numbers. Ultimately what you do with it will determine how useful it can be.
8. Can this report help me understand my probability of being admitted to a certain school?
No. The USS service provides basic data analytics on college application values, which does not include the calculation of personal admission probability. However the next service we are currently working on will provide this function. If you are interested, please check back with us later.
9. How can I purchase this service?
Please refer to Request a Service to connect with us.
10. After purchasing the report, can I get some personal guidance from you to help me further decide which schools to apply to?
The USS service is provided in the form of a report. If you have questions regarding the report, please contact us. If you need further personal guidance on your college application, please request our Personal Consulting service.
11. Can I ask you questions that are outside the scope of the service I have purchased?
Questions beyond the scope of the service you have purchased can only be answered after you have purchased the corresponding service(s).