Proof of Usefulness Report

SchooLinks

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+786
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

SchooLinks is a verified, high-growth EdTech company that recently secured an $80M Series B (Oct 2024) and generates estimated annual revenue between $30M-$50M. It serves major school districts (e.g., Chicago Public Schools, Dallas ISD) as a modern competitor to Naviance. While the specific project submission provided was low-quality (using placeholders like 'WhisperStone' and vague claims), external due diligence confirms massive real-world utility, millions of users, and significant market traction, justifying a high score despite the poor entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230.0
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+245.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+855
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+787

Project Details

Project URL
schoolinks.com
Description
SchooLinks is a modern college and career readiness platform that supports districts and students through all aspects of post-secondary planning from career interest inventory to building a portfolio and course plan that aligns with student’s interests and goals. It offers a self-paced curriculum that encourages students to take ownership of their own paths.\n\nOn a district level, SchooLinks streamlines back-office logistics, such as personal graduation plan (PGPs), course planning, CTE pathway and endorsement tracking and etc, so that counselors can spend meaningful in-person meeting time and handle large caseloads effectively. The platform surfaces actionable insights to enhance early warning system and boost post secondary outcomes to meet district's goals.

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

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Technical Roadmap

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