Proof of Usefulness Report

ApplyBoard

Analysis completed on 1/12/2026

+655
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

ApplyBoard is a proven 'unicorn' in the EdTech space with a valuation exceeding $3.2B and a team of over 1,200. The project demonstrates massive real-world utility and traction. However, the specific submission provided contains low-effort responses (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audienceReach: everyone'), which negatively impacts the response quality score and slightly discounts the traction quality factor despite the undeniable market success.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility225.0 (Weighted)
Audience Reach Impact144.0 (Weighted)
Technical Innovation105.0 (Weighted)
Evidence Of Traction166.25 (Weighted)
Market Timing Relevance85.0 (Weighted)
Functional Completeness2.5 (Weighted)
Subtotal+727.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+655

Project Details

Project URL
applyboard.com
Description
ApplyBoard was founded in 2015 with the belief that education is a right, not a privilege. Our vision is to make education accessible to thousands of students around the world. Through our platform and team of experts, we streamline the application process, from discovery, submission to enrollment, assisting students every step of the way. \n\nToday, ApplyBoard has grown to become the world’s largest platform for international student recruitment to North America. We have built partnerships with over 1,200 of the best secondary and post-secondary education institutions across Canada and the United States and helped 60,000+ students apply to study abroad. \n\nAs a market leader, we are backed by some of the most prestigious global venture capitalists in the Silicon Valley and Toronto and are one of Canada’s fastest-growing tech companies - with no signs of slowing down.\n\nTo learn more about ApplyBoard, visit http://www.applyboard.com.\n\n

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline