Sups
Uses AI to assist students in brainstorming, outlining, and revising college applications based on their unique backgrounds.
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Sups AI, Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-powered platform targeting the educational software market, with a focus on streamlining the complex college admissions process. Founded in November 2023 by a team of college students, Samir Walji, Rehan Rupawalla, and Daniel Rupawalla, the Houston-based company was established to provide accessible application guidance. The platform, which was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2024 batch, addresses the challenges students face with supplemental essays, the namesake of the company.
The core of Sups' offering is an AI-driven tool designed to assist students with brainstorming, outlining, and revising their college application essays without authoring the content for them. This functionality is delivered through a custom-built document editor that provides real-time feedback and helps students research college-specific details. The service aims to democratize college admissions guidance, offering a personalized and constantly available resource for students who may not have access to traditional counselors. The company serves a global user base, with tens of thousands of students across 180 countries. Beyond individual students, Sups also provides an enterprise-level solution for college counselors, admissions firms, and educational nonprofits, featuring a custom-branded portal and a counselor dashboard.
Sups employs a tiered subscription model for its revenue. It offers a free basic plan, a 'Plus' monthly subscription for students applying to a limited number of schools, and an 'Unlimited' monthly subscription for those applying to a broader range of universities. This structure caters to a wide spectrum of students with varying needs and financial capacities. In a significant milestone, U.S. News & World Report announced a majority acquisition of Sups in June 2025. This strategic move integrates Sups into the CollegeAdvisor.com division of U.S. News, combining Sups' AI technology with U.S. News' extensive college data and broad reach among students and families.
Keywords: college admissions, essay assistance, EdTech, AI guidance, application tool, supplemental essays, student counseling, Y Combinator, subscription model, university applications