The latest articles on DEV Community by Prince Wray (@prince_wray_e255d33731e2f). https://dev.to/prince_wray_e255d33731e2f https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4004468%2F0e5469d1-240f-472b-8b08-ccbfca15dbe1.png https://dev.to/prince_wray_e255d33731e2f en Prince Wray Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:25:40 +0000 https://dev.to/prince_wray_e255d33731e2f/i-built-a-marketplace-that-lets-high-school-students-talk-to-real-college-students-before-choosing-57jm https://dev.to/prince_wray_e255d33731e2f/i-built-a-marketplace-that-lets-high-school-students-talk-to-real-college-students-before-choosing-57jm <p>I Built a Marketplace That Lets High School Students Talk to Real College Students Before Choosing a University</p> <p>One of the biggest decisions a student makes is choosing a college.</p> <p>Ironically, most students base that decision on marketing materials, rankings, campus tours, or Reddit threads.</p> <p>I thought there should be a better way.</p> <p>So I built Campii — a platform where prospective students can connect directly with verified college students for honest, one-on-one conversations about what college is actually like.</p> <p>Why?</p> <p>University websites show the best version of campus.</p> <p>Current students tell you:</p> <ul> <li>What professors are actually like</li> <li>How difficult classes are</li> <li>Whether the dorms are worth it</li> <li>Campus culture</li> <li>Greek life</li> <li>Clubs and organizations</li> <li>Internship opportunities</li> <li>Social life</li> <li>What they wish they knew before enrolling</li> </ul> <p>Those conversations can save students thousands of dollars and years of regret.</p> <p>Building Campii</p> <p>Campii is designed to make finding the right student guide simple.</p> <p>Students can:</p> <ul> <li>Search by university</li> <li>Browse verified college students</li> <li>View profiles and expertise</li> <li>Book one-on-one conversations</li> <li>Get personalized advice before making a life-changing decision</li> </ul> <p>The Goal</p> <p>Education should be transparent.</p> <p>Instead of relying on brochures or anonymous forum posts, students deserve access to real people who have lived the experience.</p> <p>That's exactly what Campii aims to provide.</p> <p>Learn more: <a href="https://campii.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://campii.app</a></p> <p>I'd love feedback from the DEV community—especially on building marketplaces, trust systems, and growing an education startup.</p> webdev deved startup saas