Powerful Features for Student Consultants
Everything you need to build meaningful connections and grow your career
Conversational Onboarding
Build your profile through conversation. No boring forms, just an authentic dialogue about your background, interests, and goals.
Smart Networking
Find and connect with members by interests, skills, school, and goals, not just names. Discover like-minded consultants from top universities who share your ambitions.
Seamless Scheduling
See mutual availability and schedule meetings instantly with integrated Google Calendar. We automatically create calendar invites and Google Meet links for you.
How Ascend Works
Get started in four simple steps
Sign in with Google & Start a Conversation
Grant calendar access and start a 20-minute conversation about your background, interests, and career goals. No tedious forms, just authentic dialogue.
Browse the Member Directory & Discover Consultants
Explore our intelligent directory to find members from top schools like UCLA, Stanford, Northwestern, and Berkeley. Filter by interests, skills, and academic year to find your perfect connections.
Schedule Meetings with One Click
We check both calendars for mutual availability and let you schedule meetings instantly. Calendar invites, Google Meet links, and email reminders are handled automatically. No back-and-forth needed.
Get 24/7 Career Guidance Tailored to Your Profile
Access personalized consulting and career advice anytime. Get help with case interviews, networking strategies, job hunting, and professional development, all tailored to your goals.
How We Use Your Data
Transparency is our priority. Here's exactly what we do with your Google account access:
Check your calendar availability to find mutual free time with other members when scheduling meetings
Create calendar events when you schedule meetings, including automatic email reminders for both participants
Generate Google Meet links automatically for all scheduled meetings so you can connect via video
Never read your emails or access any personal data beyond what's necessary for scheduling and authentication
For complete details about our data practices, security measures, and your rights:
Read Our Full Privacy Policy