README.md

🎓 App.ly

Overview

App.ly is a resource for college applicants and their families. Easily search from 500 colleges and universities. Browse through important information about admissions, the student body, finances, and academics.

Check it out!

Features

Users can:

• Bookmark schools
• Compare schools
• Leave reviews
• See nearby restaurants

Data comes from the College Scorecard API.

Preview

1. Search Schools By Multiple Criteria

2. View School Map, Image, and General Stats

3. Check Out Beautiful Charts

4. Compare Your Schools Side-by-Side

5. Keep Track of Admissions Process with Timeline and Checklist

6. See Nearby Restaurants Courtesy of the Yelp API

7. Leave Reviews and Check Out What Others Think of the School

Built With

• Rails
• Ruby
• Google Maps API
• College Scorecard API
• Yelp API
• Solr
• Chartkick

Acknowledgments

A big thanks to my team members:

• David Jiang
• Alex Lach
• Mike Lee
• Matt Hinea
• Morgan Martin
• Leo Ahnn

Get in touch if you are having any issues!