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In France, Parcoursup and post-secondary choices put a heavy mental load on high-school students. Existing tools remain institutional, dense and barely personalised, while students are first looking for reassurance.

« How can we help a high-school student explore their options calmly, without amplifying the anxiety of the decision? »

• 01Reduce the anxiety around the Parcoursup period
• 02Help students discover courses that suit their profile
• 03Offer a progressive, non-judgemental experience
• 04Make conversations with family and teachers easier

Around thirty students interviewed, 2 interviews with careers advisers, a benchmark of existing apps (ONISEP, Hello Charly, Parcoursup) and desk research.

• 01Students want to explore before being guided
• 02The fear of making the wrong choice outweighs the fear of failure
• 03Administrative wording is a major barrier
• 04Parents often step in without the right tools

1. Step 1

   Sign-up

   Nina downloads the app and signs up; a warm welcome message builds trust.

2. Step 2

   Simulation

   She goes through a 5-step simulation to pin down her interests, without pressure.

3. Step 3

   Results

   She gets recommendations matched to her profile, along with first-hand accounts.

4. Step 4

   Deep dive

   She explores concrete jobs and courses and watches explanatory videos.

5. Step 5

   Saving

   She saves her favourites in her personal space.

6. Step 6

   Sharing

   She reaches out and shares her choices with a parent or an adviser.

Wireframes built around a progressive simulator: each step opens onto the next without forcing a decision. Focus on readability and typographic breathing room.

Moving to high fidelity: colour and icons were added to set a reassuring tone and hold attention, with a system of conversational cards and a shareable PDF export.

• Ease the mental load students face with Parcoursup
• Help students explore without feeling judged
• Make conversations with parents and careers advisers easier
• Offer a progressive, non-judgemental entry point to career guidance