Proof of Usefulness Report

iSchoolConnect

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+571
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

iSchoolConnect is a legitimate, high-traction EdTech company with verified revenue estimated at ~$16M and a team of 100-176 employees, significantly exceeding the scale of the calibration baseline (HackerNoon). However, the project submission itself was of very poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and lazy data entry ('marketcap: null', 'audience: everyone'). The final score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals retrieved via external verification, heavily penalized by the low quality of the provided evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+112.0
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+634.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+571

Project Details

Description
iSchoolConnect uses the power of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to match students with the best programs, chatbots to assist at every step of the application process, essay grading tools to help build the perfect essay, video intelligence AI to train for interviews, resume and transcript reading tools to automate profile filling, and many more. We partner with schools as well and provide these tools as a service. iSchoolConnect is a Google Sponsored Startup.

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