From graduation compliance to economic mobility
Legacy platforms help you track who graduates. Willow helps you ensure they thrive. We provide a structured, data-driven roadmap designed to meet district KPIs and break the cycle of student debt.
50% higher ROI pathways
The only platform prioritizing program-level ROI. Pilot students were 50% more likely to select high-value pathways.
400+ scripted lessons
Low-prep, turnkey curriculum that fits directly into existing advisory blocks. No additional work for overstretched staff.
220,000+ vetted pathways
Serve the 40% seeking professional certificates. Trade schools and professional programs side-by-side with college.
| Willow | SchooLinks | Xello | Naviance | Overgrad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mission first Nonprofit or PBC? | Public Benefit Corporation | ||||
Quality indicators Program-level personalized ROI & completion rates? | Personalized, program-level ROI projections | Demographic Completion Rates | |||
College & professional programs | 220k+ vetted programs with personalized, program-level ROI projections — college and professional programs side-by-side | College + CTE pathways + work-based learning; alternative pathway tracking built in | College only | College only, but districts can add industry partners | |
Teaches AI Fluency & Literacy | Dedicated AI fluency lessons woven throughout curriculum — students learn to work with, evaluate, and think critically about AI | ||||
PathSmith Durable Skills Aligned | Licensed PathSmith Partner | ||||
Comprehensive, Coherent Curriculum | High quality instructional materials. >400 lessons in easy-to-use modules embedded. No additional cost. | Optional third-party curriculum available for a higher cost. |
Mission first
Nonprofit or PBC?
Quality indicators
Program-level personalized ROI & completion rates?
College & professional programs
Teaches AI Fluency & Literacy
PathSmith Durable Skills Aligned
Comprehensive, Coherent Curriculum
The “Science of Reading” for postsecondary success
Just as the “Science of Reading” replaced guessing with structure, Willow replaces “career exposure” with a data-backed process. Most platforms are just libraries of options; Willow is the literacy required to navigate them. We don’t just add a tool to your district; we provide a proven framework for mobility.
