Scoir – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Scoir

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app2021

76%

WISE Score

4.8

App Store

A free, no-nonsense college-planning app that helps high schoolers (and their parents) organize the search, compare costs, and actually apply.

Scoir

app

4+, 2021

76%

WISE Score

4.8

App Store

A free, no-nonsense college-planning app that helps high schoolers (and their parents) organize the search, compare costs, and actually apply.

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Screenwise Verdict

Scoir is what it says on the tin: a solid, free tool for organizing the college-search process. It won't make your kid love essays or magically reduce tuition, but it does bring clarity to a chaotic time.

The parent-linking feature is genuinely useful—you can suggest schools, compare costs, and stay in the loop without turning into a helicopter. The app respects boundaries (no peer social features, no ads, no manipulative design), which is rare and refreshing.

That said, it's not 'enriching' in the sense of teaching your kid something new—it's a planning tool, not a learning platform. If your family is actively navigating college admissions, Scoir is worth downloading. If your kid is still in middle school or already committed to a school, you can skip it.

Age Fit

This is squarely for high school students (grades 9-12) and their families. Younger kids won't care, and older kids who've already graduated won't need it. The middle-school version exists for career exploration, but the main app is all about college prep.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Scoir promotes healthy college-planning behaviors—goal-setting, self-reflection, and collaboration with trusted adults. The app encourages students to identify their talents and find their 'fit' rather than chasing prestige. Communication is limited to colleges, counselors, and parents (no peer-to-peer social features), which keeps the tone supportive and focused. The emotional environment is constructive, though the college-search process itself can be stressful for teens.

Imaginative

Scoir is a utility app, not a creative platform. The 'Find Your College Match Quiz' offers some self-discovery, and exploring diverse college pages can spark curiosity about new places and programs. However, the app is fundamentally a checklist and organizational tool—there's no building, storytelling, or open-ended exploration. It's practical, not imaginative.

Safe

No ads, no social network, no user-generated content visible to strangers. Communication is limited to colleges, counselors, and linked parents. Privacy policy requires users to be 13+ (16+ in EU), and the app follows standard data-security practices. The App Store rating of 4+ is misleading—younger kids can install it but can't create accounts without parent links, which mitigates unsolicited data sharing. The main safety concern is the emotional pressure of college admissions, not the app itself.

Enriching

Scoir teaches real-world skills: researching options, comparing costs, organizing deadlines, and communicating with institutions. The financial-aid calculator and cost-comparison tools offer practical financial literacy. For families navigating college admissions, it's genuinely useful and empowering. However, it's not 'enriching' in the sense of teaching history, science, or critical thinking—it's a planning tool, not a learning platform.

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Why It Might Be Great

Demystifies the college-search chaos—quizzes, dynamic college pages, and cost calculators all in one place
Parents can link accounts to suggest schools, view their kid's list, and run financial estimates without hovering over their shoulder
No ads, no social drama, no infinite scroll—just a practical tool for a high-stakes process
Free access to apply to 140+ Coalition colleges, which can save families application fees and headaches

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What to Watch For

Only useful if your kid is actually in high school and thinking about college—middle schoolers and younger will find it irrelevant
The app won't reduce the inherent stress of college admissions; it just organizes it
Requires active engagement from both student and parent to get the most value—it's not a set-it-and-forget-it tool

Conversation Starters

"What did the quiz say about your college preferences? Were you surprised by any of the matches?"
"Let's look at the cost calculator together—what's your reaction to the numbers?"
"Which colleges are you following right now, and what made you add them to your list?"
"How do you feel about me being able to see your college list and suggest schools? Helpful or annoying?"

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