Xello Wins 2026 CODiE Award for Best College Readiness Solution

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xello, the leading K–12 college and career readiness platform, announced it has been named the 2026 CODiE Award winner for Best College Readiness Solution.

Selected from 228 finalists across 75 categories, the CODiE Awards recognizes the most innovative products, platforms, and services across technology and education. Winners were chosen through a rigorous evaluation process led by independent industry experts who reviewed each solution for innovation, functionality, market impact, and overall value.

“We're honored to receive this CODiE Awards recognition,” said Jeff Harris, President and Co-Founder of Xello. “It’s a testament to the commitment of the entire Xello team, who dedicate themselves to building and delivering the resources and support educators, students, and families truly need. We’re deeply grateful to the thousands of educators who partner with us every day. Their dedication to student success inspires us to continually improve.”

Xello supports more than eight million students across 3,500+ school districts in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, helping learners confidently prepare for the future. In addition to winning Best College Readiness Solution, Xello was also recognized as a finalist in the Best CTE Solution category, highlighting its commitment to supporting every student's postsecondary pathway.

Students in Xello discover colleges that align with their goals through detailed college profiles, connect directly with institutions through the platform, and make more informed application decisions using visualizations based on historical admissions data. Xello also streamlines the application process with transcript and recommendation letter requests, real-time application tracking, FAFSA monitoring, and personalized scholarship matching.

“The 2026 CODiE Award winners represent some of the most innovative and impactful solutions in the industry,” stated Jennifer Baranowski, President of the CODiE Awards. “These organizations are solving meaningful challenges, delivering measurable outcomes, and helping shape the future of technology.”

To see the full list of winners, visit https://codieawards.com/winners.

About the CODiE Awards: The CODiE Awards are the technology industry's most established peer-reviewed recognition program. Since 1986, the CODiE Awards have recognized the companies and products transforming the way the world learns, works, and communicates.

About Xello: Our mission is simple yet powerful: To equip every student with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a successful, meaningful future.