Admission.ly vs ApplyBoard

Admission.ly is a web platform for international students to discover universities and manage applications. Its catalogue lists 1,005 institutions across 14 countries and 109 programmes. Search filters cover destination, degree, field, tuition, language, and intake; students can also compare institutions and search for scholarships. Where an application route is available, applicants can submit requested documents and follow status changes, messages, invoices, and decisions in one portal record. They can apply themselves when a form is live, or work with a verified partner agency or an institution’s admissions team. Approved agencies can submit applications, answer document requests, and review commission records. Participating institutions can maintain programme details, control application availability, request documents, and communicate through application records. The free Student plan has no platform fee for searching, comparing, or submitting where a route is available, though institution, tuition, enrolment, or service fees may still apply. The verified label reflects identity, authority, and content checks; it is not accreditation, a ranking, or an admission guarantee. Email support replies are stated within 24 business hours.

ApplyBoard connects international students, recruitment partners, and academic institutions around study-abroad search and applications. Students can explore more than 150,000 programs with AI-guided search and personalized recommendations. Listed destinations are Canada, the USA, the UK, Australia, Ireland, and Germany. Students can submit applications online and track their progress. Recruitment partners can use the mobile app to review fulfilled application requirements and manage applications. AI interview practice provides feedback reports, with 10 practice questions for UK applicants and 12 for US applicants. ApplyBoard's 360 Solutions interface includes services such as language tests, international payments, and student loans. Students may get guidance from an education counsellor and the company's team during the visa application process. The service is available on Android, iOS, and the web, and its student account is free. Students are responsible for application fees charged by colleges or universities, though some partner schools may offer fee waivers. ApplyBoard says personal-information databases use AES encryption and student data in transit uses TLS 1.2.