Yasmin
San Francisco, CA
Bain
Michigan MBA
Cait
College process clarity
1:1 Coaching that powers college and career success
Expert coaches. Elite guidance. Exclusive tools and resources. All championing your student's school, work, and life aspirations.
Trusted by 2,000+ students & parents
4.9
Parent Rating
We coach students to and through top schools
“No notes. So impressed, what a huge improvement on traditional college counseling.”
“I just wish we had started working with Backrs earlier.”
“Since starting Backrs I've been SO confident in my career and life.”
More support. Stronger outcomes. Better prices.
Traditional private counseling isn't cutting it in today's rapidly changing world. We take a revolutionary approach to academic and professional coaching that meets the demands of the AI age while costing families less. How?
“No notes. So impressed, what a huge improvement on traditional college counseling.”
“One session with Backrs was more useful than several sessions at a local college prep organization here!”
Personalized, whole-student approach
We help students define their personal school, work, and life aspirations, then provide the tailored coaching they need to achieve them, targeting all 4 unlocks of success:
- Academic excellence
- Real-world experience
- Workplace-ready skillsets
- Strong networks
Coaches with track records of excellence
From award-winning principals to professionals at top firms, our team of coaches combines proven track records of empowering students to succeed with real industry experience.
Kristina
San Francisco, CA
Google
Northwestern University
Andy
Asheville, NC
KIPP Public Schools
University of Richmond
Annie
New York, NY
Cedar
Rhodes College
Faithful
Newark, NJ
Ernst & Young
University of Notre Dame
Ryan
Chicago, IL
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund- Northwestern University
Kate
Minneapolis, MN
Teach For America
Harvard University
Adam
Bowling Green, OH
Bowling Green State University
TEDx
Innovative, tech-enabled support model
Built for busy families, our model ensures students are never without the support they need. After being paired with a dedicated coach, they benefit from:
- 1:1 coaching sessions via Zoom
- Unlimited text support from their coach
- 24/7 access to our advanced AI coaching platform
We aim for success in life, not just admissions
Getting in is just the beginning. We embed admissions coaching into larger life plans, integrating exclusive data for college and career decisions with long term pay off.
- Exclusive ROI (return on investment) data
- Median earnings and success rates for graduates
- AI impact and early career hiring trends for paths
Coaching Offerings
From targeted sessions to ongoing, relationship-driven support, we've got a variety of coaching offerings to suit a wide range of needs and goals. All offerings include:
- 1:1 live coaching sessions
- Text and email support
- Access to AI-powered platform
Targeted Coaching
Between texts and calls, Lubav's got your student's back
When students work with our human coaches, they also get access to the world's first AI college and career coach. Try it:
We turn aspirations into acceptance letters and job offers
We meet every student where they are, then coach them in leveraging their unique strengths to get to where they want to be.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Backrs is 1:1 academic, college, and career coaching for students in grades 9–12 through early career. Each student is matched with a vetted coach who provides personalized guidance, accountability, and access to tools and resources that help them navigate school, work, and life.