Why we built it
HIYP — short for "How Is Your Path" — started with a simple observation. By the time most students sit down to write college applications, the details that matter most are already fading: the club idea that took off, the teacher who changed how they think, the project that failed and what came out of it.
The details of high school often live in scattered files or memory. Students need a consistent way to record what they do, see their progress and build on it.
So we built a high school student performance tracker: one place to capture academics, activities, achievements, goals and growth, see what needs attention, and prepare for college applications over time.
Who built it
HIYP is built with insight from experienced college counselors, educators, Ivy League alumni, and professionals across the education space — alongside parents who have gone through this process with their own kids.
What we will never claim
HIYP does not guarantee admission to any college or university, and we will never suggest otherwise. We don't write essays for students, we don't sell "admissions secrets," and we don't replace your school counseling team. What we offer is guidance, structure, and a real record of four years — the things that make a student's own work easier to see.
What we believe
- The high school years are worth remembering — not just optimizing.
- Guidance should be structured and honest, never a promise of admission.
- Parents and students do their best work side by side, not in silos.
- Privacy is non-negotiable. Your family's data is yours.
- The strongest applications come from four real years, not four late nights.
Get in touch
Questions, feedback, or partnership ideas? Email hello@hiyp.app, or if you work at a school, start here.