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.
150+ 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 aligned Nonprofit or PBC | Public Benefit Corporation | Mission oriented, but not nonprofit or PBC. | |||
Quality indicators | Personalized, program-level ROI projections | Completion rates for institution | |||
College & professional programs | 220k+ programs, Only platform with both college & professional programs | College only | College only | College only, but districts can add industry partners | College only, but districts can add industry partners |
AI-native | Alma, our friendly and safe AI career coach supports at every step | ||||
Career exploration | Fun assessment, and short-form video content | Some career assessments, exposure and exploration content | Strong career exploration tools | Some assessments & career resources | Basic tools from O-Net |
Comprehensive curriculum | High quality instructional materials >150 lessons in easy-to-use modules |
Mission aligned
Nonprofit or PBC
Quality indicators
College & professional programs
AI-native
Career exploration
Comprehensive 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.
