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IN THE FIELD GUIDE
lumisource
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LumiSource is an all-in-one platform designed to support students through the college application process, including AP classes, test prep, and essay reviews. It offers tools to organize college lists, track deadlines, and provide personalized essay feedback to improve admission chances.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
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A good fit for
- High school students applying to competitive colleges who want comprehensive application support.
- Parents seeking tools to assist their children through the college admissions process.
Know the limitations
- The first essay review is free; unlimited reviews require a paid subscription.
- The platform focuses primarily on essay feedback and application organization rather than general writing or tutoring.
What you can do
- Improving college application essays to increase chances of admission to top universities.
- Organizing and tracking the entire college application process from start to submission.
Features
- College application planning tools including managing college lists, deadlines, and supplementals.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
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$0.00 a year on these plans.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
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FreeCheapest fit Flat subscription | $0.00 | $0.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Premium Flat subscription | $49.00 | $588.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
A practical workflow
- Track every supplemental essay to completion within the platform to stay organized.
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What changed
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