SG: Scholar's Guide - College Entrance Exam Reviewer App

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Tech Stack
• Problem Statement
• Customer Motivation and Application Characteristics
• The Better Solution
• Similar Applications
• Target Users
• User Specifications
• Conclusion

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Introduction

Welcome to the README for SG: Scholar's Guide, a community-driven College Entrance Exam (CET) Reviewer App. This open-source project is aimed at leveling the playing field for high school students preparing for college entrance exams in the Philippines.

Tech Stack

The tech stack (and other relevant details) for Scholar's Guide includes:

• Framework: Flutter
• Programming Language: Dart
• Backend as a service: Firebase
• State Management: Bloc
• Routing: Go Router
• Arch: Clean Architecture (w/ TDD workflow)

Problem Statement

The current state of college entrance exam preparation in the Philippines exhibits a significant imbalance between privileged and less fortunate students. Privileged students have access to expensive review materials and preparatory courses, giving them a considerable advantage. In contrast, less fortunate students struggle to find tailored, university-specific review materials and personalized guidance. The existing review centers often focus on generalized content, neglecting individual needs and pacing.

Customer Motivation and Application Characteristics

Scholar's Guide is developed to address this imbalance and support students' aspirations for academic excellence. Our initiative is backed by UP Epsilon Chi, an organization committed to diversity and academic excellence, and aligns with UP Diliman's mission. We aim to democratize access to high-quality review materials, ensuring that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have an equal opportunity to excel in college entrance exams.

The Better Solution

Scholar's Guide offers a superior solution compared to existing apps and products. Here's why it stands out:

1. Continuous Improvement: Unlike other apps with fixed question banks, Scholar's Guide allows users to contribute and update content continuously, ensuring that the app remains relevant and effective.

2. Free Accessibility: The app is completely free, eliminating financial barriers and making quality education accessible to all.

3. Community Engagement: The app fosters a supportive environment for peer-to-peer learning and community engagement, enhancing the overall learning experience.

4. Customization: Users can tailor their preparation by selecting specific topics and subjects, addressing individual learning needs.

5. Quality Control: A robust quality control system ensures content accuracy, reliability, and alignment with CET standards, maintaining consistently high-quality content.

Scholar's Guide embraces values of equity, accessibility, and community-driven learning, perfectly aligning with UP Diliman's core values.

Similar Applications

Existing applications in the market lack in various aspects such as outdated content, bugs, bad design, excessive ads, incomparability with actual university test standards, and a lack of essential features that Scholar's Guide offers.

Some similar applications include:

• UPCAT/PUPCET/DOST/ACET/DCAT/US
• UPCAT Reviewer 2022
• UPCAT Reviewer by Dalubhasa Review Center
• Upcat Reviewer by Appskort services ltd

Target Users

Scholar's Guide primarily targets the following user groups:

1. High School Students: Preparing for college entrance exams, especially UPCAT, PUPCAT, and specific college admission tests.
2. Teachers and Mentors: To guide and support students in their exam preparation journey.
3. Parents and Guardians: To monitor and support their children's progress in preparing for college exams.

User Specifications

Scholar's Guide is designed to be user-friendly and will offer the following features:

1. Comprehensive Review Content: A vast library of review materials, including practice tests, study guides, video lessons, and reference materials, contributed by the community.

2. Interactive Practice Tests: Simulate the format and difficulty of actual college entrance exams with detailed feedback and explanations for each question.

3. Progress Tracking: Detailed performance analytics for students and mentors to track progress. Personalized study plans based on strengths and weaknesses.

4. Discussion Forums: Community interaction for students to connect with peers, ask questions, and discuss exam-related topics. Experienced mentors and teachers can also participate in these forums to provide guidance.

5. Community-Driven: Questions and content will be contributed by the community. There will be a verification process to ensure content quality, allowing the app to have limitless potential depending on community activity.

Conclusion

Scholar's Guide is a project committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and continually improving platform for students preparing for college entrance exams. We prioritize data security, user support, and scalability to ensure its success. This initiative aligns with UP Diliman's mission to make quality education accessible to all and aims to level the playing field for all aspiring scholars. With Scholar's Guide, we unlock opportunities for all, one student at a time.

Note

• This README document is a summary of this project's project proposal which can be seen in the GitHub Discussions section.