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The Problem

The Problem

Diverse students taking a test.

150 Years Stagnant

150 Years Stagnant


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Academic assessment hasn't been meaningfully upgraded in 150 years — and what gets measured, gets done at the classroom level.

Broken Tools

Broken Tools

Broken Tools

The tools used to evaluate students for college access and scholarships are broken. NACAC agrees, and over 1,900 colleges have gone test-optional.

Black student wasting time in school.
Confusion of university admissions.

No Alternative

No Alternative

Invalid Performance Data

But they've opted out without anything to opt into. Admissions officers are left making life-altering decisions based on grade-inflated GPAs, AI-polished personal essays, and formulaic recommendation letters.

Portfolio Gap

Portfolio Gap

Portfolio Gap

The gold standard in academic data is a portfolio of quality work — but admissions offices simply don't have the manpower to score candidate portfolios at scale.

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HSCred: Performance-Based Assessment At Scale

HSCred: Performance-Based Assessment At Scale

A Level Playing Field

A Level Playing Field

A Level Playing Field

Every student can now build a personalized transcript by selecting credits from different elite schools—regardless of where they attend. Each credit is validated by their teacher plus four independent experts, with clickable links to view the actual work behind every achievement.

Every student can now build a personalized transcript by selecting credits from different elite schools—regardless of where they attend. Each credit is validated by their teacher plus four independent experts, with clickable links to view the actual work behind every achievement.

Every student can now build a personalized transcript by selecting credits from different elite schools—regardless of where they attend. Each credit is validated by their teacher plus four independent experts, with clickable links to view the actual work behind every achievement.

Thinking Beyond Test Scores

Thinking Beyond Test Scores

Thinking Beyond Test Scores

Instead of cramming for exams, students showcase their thinking in their native medium: video. The way a previous generation reached for a pen, this one reaches for a camera. Current brain science supports it — deeper learning correlates with project-based work, preparing students for a digital economy that values authentic capability over test scores.

Instead of cramming for exams, students showcase their thinking in their native medium: video. The way a previous generation reached for a pen, this one reaches for a camera. Current brain science supports it — deeper learning correlates with project-based work, preparing students for a digital economy that values authentic capability over test scores.

Transparent Data

Transparent Data

Transparent Data

Universities can finally see how students actually think through verified work samples instead of relying on inflated GPAs and coached essays. Our radical transparency eliminates information asymmetry—every credit links directly to the student's thinking process, giving admissions officers the high-resolution data they desperately need.

Universities can finally see how students actually think through verified work samples instead of relying on inflated GPAs and coached essays. Our radical transparency eliminates information asymmetry—every credit links directly to the student's thinking process, giving admissions officers the high-resolution data they desperately need.

Universities can finally see how students actually think through verified work samples instead of relying on inflated GPAs and coached essays. Our radical transparency eliminates information asymmetry—every credit links directly to the student's thinking process, giving admissions officers the high-resolution data they desperately need.

Funding Adjuncts

Funding Adjuncts

Funding Adjuncts

Adjunct professors are among the most credentialed, underpaid professionals in the country. They are content experts — the same people universities trust to teach their students — and most earn less than a living wage. HSCred changes that. Using our platform, adjunct professors can supplement their income by up to $36k annually for just 5 hours of remote assessment work each week.

Adjunct professors are among the most credentialed, underpaid professionals in the country. They are content experts — the same people universities trust to teach their students — and most earn less than a living wage. HSCred changes that. Using our platform, adjunct professors can supplement their income by up to $36k annually for just 5 hours of remote assessment work each week.

How Students Build Verified Academic Portfolios

How Students Build Verified Academic Portfolios

How Students Build Verified Academic Portfolios

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Browse Credits

Browse Credits

Students explore credits posted by elite schools worldwide. Find projects that match your interests and academic goals.

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Create and Submit

Create and Submit

Produce authentic academic work guided by clear rubrics. Your teacher approves it, then independent experts evaluate for publication.

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Build Your Portfolio

Build Your Portfolio

Earn verified credentials showcasing your actual thinking. Each credit links to your proof-of-work—no more transcript lottery.

High Schools
Outperform in College Admissions Without AP

High Schools
Outperform in College Admissions Without AP

Performance-based assessment validated by independent experts

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Get in Touch

Get in Touch

High Schools
Outperform in College Admissions Without AP

High Schools
Outperform in College Admissions Without AP

Performance-based assessment validated by independent experts

Performance-based assessment validated by independent experts

Universities
Own Your Admissions Pipeline

Universities
Own Your Admissions Pipeline

Zero Setup Costs

Launch performance-based admissions—no infrastructure required.

Pre-Validated Work

Pre-vetted 10-minute work samples showing how students actually think.

Outsourced Evaluation

Subject experts evaluate applications, freeing admissions team resources.

Boost Equity

Elevate and diversify pipeline with curated youth media.

Join The Conversation

Join The Conversation

Universities
Own Your Admissions Pipeline

Universities
Own Your Admissions Pipeline

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International students seeking

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International students seeking

US high school credentials

HSCred is redefining how students and schools navigate academic potential and admissions transparency. We’re building tools that bring fairness, clarity, and opportunity to modern education. If you're interested in our journey or an investor passionate about transforming education at scale, we’d love to connect.

HSCred is redefining how students and schools navigate academic potential and admissions transparency. We’re building tools that bring fairness, clarity, and opportunity to modern education. If you're interested in our journey or an investor passionate about transforming education at scale, we’d love to connect.

HSCred is redefining how students and schools navigate academic potential and admissions transparency. We’re building tools that bring fairness, clarity, and opportunity to modern education. If you're interested in our journey or an investor passionate about transforming education at scale, we’d love to connect.

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