AI-Powered Career Guidance

Discover the degree and career that fits you.

Answer a few questions about your subjects, strengths, and goals — and get matched to the exact university courses you were made for.

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Three steps to clarity.

No guesswork. No generic advice. Just a clear picture of where you belong.

1

Tell us about yourself

Answer 7 sections covering your subjects and grades, strengths, personality, interests, and goals.

~10–15 minutes
2

Get your matches

Our AI analyses your full profile and returns ranked course matches with compatibility scores and AI safety ratings.

Instant results
3

Plan your future

Explore your strength profile and — with Pro — unlock all matches, full insights, and bursaries tailored to you.

Free & Pro options
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Everything you need to choose right.

Smart tools that cut through the noise and give you real, personalised direction.

AI Course Matching

Get ranked course matches across your chosen universities, each explained in plain language with a compatibility score.

AI Safety Labels

Every course is tagged — Future-Proof, Mostly Safe, Mildly Affected, or At Risk — so you understand how automation affects each path.

Strength Profile

See a visual breakdown of your academic strengths across 15 areas so you know exactly where your natural advantages lie.

Compatibility Scores

Each match shows a percentage rating built from your unique profile — subjects, personality, values, and ambitions combined.

APS & NSC Scoring

Your Academic Performance Score and NSC aggregate are automatically calculated and shown alongside your matches.

Bursary Matching

Get matched to bursaries aligned with your field of study and chosen universities — including links to apply directly.

Pro feature

Start free. Unlock more when you're ready.

No subscription. No recurring fees. Pay once and keep your results forever.

Free
R0
No credit card needed
  • 2 course matches per university
  • Full strength profile breakdown
  • Compatibility scores & AI safety labels
  • APS & NSC aggregate calculation
  • Full AI insight
  • Bursary matching
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One payment. Permanent access. No subscription ever.

The Smartest R349 You'll Ever Spend

The average South African university degree costs over R400,000. Most students pick theirs by guessing.

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R400,000+
Average degree cost
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1 in 3
Students who switch degrees
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R50,000/yr
Average bursary value
Most students never find them

One wrong choice costs you years and hundreds of thousands of rands. Map My Future matches you to the right degree and the bursaries that pay for it — before you waste a cent.

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132+ bursaries. Billions in funding. Most students never apply.

Our bursary database covers 132+ bursaries worth billions in funding. Most students qualify for at least one — and never apply because they didn't know it existed. Map My Future shows you exactly which ones you're eligible for.

Your future starts with one honest look at yourself.

It takes 15 minutes. You'll walk away knowing exactly where to aim.

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Guidance built on science, not guesswork.

Quality career guidance should be accessible to every South African student, regardless of school or background.

The Map My Future assessment is built on internationally validated career guidance frameworks, including Holland's RIASEC vocational personality model, the Big Five personality dimensions, and Super's Career Development Theory. Combined with South African-specific academic scoring systems and a real-time university course database, your responses are used to generate a personalised match profile — not a generic result.

Holland's RIASEC
Big Five Personality
Super's Career Development Theory
SA Academic Scoring
Live University Database

Questions, answered.

General
What is Map My Future?

Map My Future is an AI-powered platform that matches students to university courses best suited to their academic profile and career goals.

Who is Map My Future for?

Map My Future is designed for South African students in Grades 9–12 who are exploring their university and career options.

Is Map My Future affiliated with any university?

No. Map My Future is an independent platform. Our recommendations are based purely on your academic profile — not on partnerships with any institution.

How It Works
How does the matching work?

You enter your subjects, marks, and interests. Our AI analyses your profile against the entry requirements of courses across seven major South African universities and returns your top matches, ranked by compatibility.

Which universities does Map My Future cover?

We currently cover UCT, Stellenbosch, Wits, UJ, UP, UKZN, and NMU.

How accurate are the course matches?

Our matching is based on official entry requirements including APS scores, subject prerequisites, and faculty-specific requirements. Results are a guide — always verify final requirements directly with the university.

What subjects and marks do I need to enter?

You'll enter your current or most recent school subjects and the percentage marks for each. The more accurate your marks, the better your matches.

What is an APS score and how is it calculated?

An APS (Admission Point Score) is a number calculated from your matric subject marks. Each subject is converted to a point value on a scale, and these are added together. Map My Future calculates this automatically from the marks you enter.

Results
What does my compatibility score mean?

Your compatibility score reflects how well your academic profile aligns with a course's entry requirements. A higher score means you're a strong candidate; a lower score may mean you need to improve certain subjects.

What if I don't qualify for my top matches yet?

That's okay — many students use Map My Future in Grade 9, 10, or 11 specifically to know what to work towards. Your results will show you where you stand and what you'd need to improve.

Can I see what marks I'd need to qualify for a specific course?

Yes. Each course match shows the minimum entry requirements so you know exactly what's needed.

Does Map My Future show bursary options too?

Yes. Alongside your course matches, we surface relevant bursaries you may qualify for based on your profile and intended field of study.

Pricing & Access
How much does Map My Future cost?

Map My Future is available for R349 for individual students.

Is there a free trial?

We offer a free preview so you can see how the platform works before purchasing.

Can my school get access for all learners?

Yes. We offer school licensing packages for guidance counsellors and institutions. Contact us to find out more.

Data & Privacy
Is my personal information safe?

Yes. Your data is stored securely and never sold or shared with third parties, including universities.

Does Map My Future share my data with universities?

No. Your profile is used solely to generate your matches and is never passed on to any university or external organisation.

Technical
Do I need to download an app?

No. Map My Future runs entirely in your browser — no download or installation required.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. Map My Future is fully accessible on mobile devices.