Transforming College Admissions Through AI
Meet the team behind Zyra and discover how we're revolutionizing the way students navigate their college journey.
Democratizing College Admissions
We believe every student deserves access to high-quality college admissions guidance, regardless of their background or resources. Our mission is to level the playing field and make expert college counseling accessible to all.
By combining cutting-edge AI technology with human expertise, we're creating a future where personalized, effective college guidance is available to every student, anywhere, anytime.
Accessibility
Making expert college guidance available to all students, not just those who can afford expensive counselors
Innovation
Leveraging AI and technology to provide personalized guidance at scale
Community
Building a supportive network of students, mentors, and educators
Our Vision for the Future
"We envision a world where every student has the tools and guidance they need to navigate the college admissions process with confidence and achieve their full potential."
Marc Khamis
Founder & CEO
The Zyra Story
Season by season from Spring 2025 through Spring 2026: the student launch, how we scaled with partners and schools, and how we built toward our counselor product.
Student MVP
We shipped the first student-facing MVP, with real usage, honest feedback, and a clearer picture of what students need from AI-guided exploration, shortlists, and planning.
Iteration & Reliability
Usage pushed us to tighten the core loop: faster loads, more dependable answers, and flows that held up as more students came through each week.
Partners & Programs
We grew with more partners, schools, and programs, and we welcomed our first structured cohort of students through Zyra, learning how the product holds up when guidance and deadlines are real.
Counselor Foundations
With the student experience in a stronger place, we invested in counselor workflows, permissions, and integrations so guidance can stay coordinated across a campus.
Counselor Product
We’re rolling out our counselor-facing product, built to sit next to the student experience we’ve been scaling since Spring 2025, with the same focus on trust and clarity. Our first cohort is also moving through its first full admissions cycle with strong early outcomes, including acceptances at Ivy League and other highly selective schools, alongside many other strong fits.
What We Stand For
Our core values guide everything we do at Zyra, from product development to how we interact with our community.
Equity in Education
Closing the gap in college admissions counseling and making the process fairer for all students.
Empowerment
Enabling students to make informed decisions for a successful academic and professional future with our AI-driven tools and insights.
Innovation
Continuously improving and fine-tuning our AI and design to meet the evolving needs of the modern student.
Privacy
Prioritizing data security, transparency, and delivering consistent value to students and partners.
Human-Centered Support
Zyra is built to work with counselors, not replace them, giving them tools to better understand, reach, and support their students.
Accessibility
Making elite guidance available to all students, regardless of their personal background.
Help Us Democratize College Admissions
Whether you're a student looking for guidance, a school interested in partnering, or a professional wanting to join our team, we'd love to connect with you.
Together, we can transform college admissions for everyone.