Proof of Usefulness Report

Student Opportunity Center (S.O.C.)

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+315
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Student Opportunity Center (SOC) is a legitimate, established EdTech company serving over 100 universities with experiential learning management software. The project demonstrates strong real-world utility and verified market traction in the B2B higher education sector. However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing hyperbolic claims (traction: 'most people have used my product'), inaccurate tagging ('space-technology'), and vague audience descriptions ('everyone'). While the underlying business is solid and comparable in scale to the calibration baseline, the score is heavily penalized by the unreliable and unprofessional data entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+65
Market Timing Relevance+75
Functional Completeness+20
Subtotal+60
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+315

Project Details

Project URL
studentopportunitycenter.com
Description
SOC provides a SaaS platform for universities to connect more students to real-world (\"experiential\") learning opportunities like internships, volunteering, and research projects. Students find everything in one place, opportunities are integrated into the curriculum, and administrators track/analyze student learning outcomes. Employers collaborate with universities to design experiences that result in direct-to-career pathways. Our mission is for every student to participate in experiential learning so they are ready for a great career and life after graduation. Within 2.5 years of launch, we've grown to over 100 College/University campuses around the country.

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