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GradsMatch is a program database and matching tool for master’s applicants, rather than an education platform offering live classes, recorded courses, or 1-on-1 advising. Its core goal is to help users quickly find master’s programs that are “still open for applications and broadly within reach” based on their GPA, test scores, number of recommendation letters, prerequisites, and application deadlines. The examples shown include computer science–related master’s programs at Georgia Tech, UT Austin, Carnegie Mellon, and others, with details such as total cost, credits, delivery format, GPA, GRE, TOEFL, recommendation letters, application fees, deadlines, and STEM-OPT status.
The platform’s main value lies in standardized data. University websites often scatter admissions requirements across web pages, PDFs, and departmental notes. GradsMatch turns these into unified filterable fields, such as tuition range, test requirements, GPA thresholds, number of recommendation letters, essay prompts, prerequisites, and deadlines. It also supports side-by-side program comparisons, saving programs, and personalized recommendations. The platform says each data point links back to the official university page and shows the latest verification time. Founder Antoine P. is a software engineer and clearly states that he is not an admissions consultant, and that schools cannot pay to improve their ranking.
GradsMatch uses a free tier plus a Pro subscription model. The free tier provides basic information such as program name, location, delivery format, tuition, and description. Pro unlocks fields that are more relevant to application decisions, including exact GPA requirements, GRE/TOEFL minimum scores, deadlines, number of recommendation letters, essays, and prerequisites. Pro comes with a 7-day free trial, then costs $9/month and can be canceled at any time, but the trial requires a credit card. Payment methods currently include major credit and debit cards; Alipay, WeChat Pay, and UnionPay are not mentioned.
Its main advantage is that it addresses a high-friction part of the master’s application process: users do not need to manually open dozens of university websites and build their own spreadsheet, and can quickly rule out unsuitable programs based on real constraints. The pricing is also relatively low. The downside is that it does not provide application strategy, essay editing, or any admissions guarantee, so users still need to judge program quality and fit on their own. The article does not clearly state the covered countries, total number of programs, or detailed update frequency. Although the data includes source links, applicants should still rely on the official university website before submitting a formal application.
It is best suited to students preparing for overseas master’s applications, especially those short on time, without GRE/GMAT scores, with a limited number of recommendation letters, or needing to filter programs by cost and deadline. It is not a good fit for users who simply want to take courses and earn certificates. Access from mainland China is not discussed in the article, so it should be considered unknown. Payment may also be inconvenient for users without an international credit card. Alternatives include official university websites, QS/US News databases, study-abroad agency platforms, or building your own Excel spreadsheet.
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