About Me
Hi, I’m Ben, the founder of The Degree Blueprint LLC. With two degrees and a minor from the University of Maryland, a background in IT Consulting, and a deep understanding of academic planning (from my own experiences and helping friends), I created this service to help current and future students navigate their academic journey with confidence.
Having personally gone through the challenges of creating a detailed, efficient college roadmap—balancing majors, minors, and transfer credits—I know firsthand how overwhelming the process can be. At most Universities, college advisors simply don’t have time to help each student individually tailor their schedule to maximize efficiency.
My passion for problem-solving and helping others, along with my technical expertise, inspired me to create a service that simplifies this complex process for students. Whether you're just starting college, transferring from a community college, or juggling multiple majors, I’m here to help you graduate on time, efficiently, and with the least cost possible.
Feel free to check out my LinkedIn for more about my professional journey.
Future Goals
I’m committed to continuously improving The Degree Blueprint to make college planning even more accessible and affordable.
My mission is to provide students with the tools they need to achieve academic success with confidence, efficiency, and clarity, no matter their background.
AI-Powered Course Roadmaps: Integrating AI technology to automate and enhance personalized academic planning, making the process even more efficient and accurate.
Cost Reduction: Leveraging AI and automation to reduce the overall cost of the service, ensuring that more students can afford quality academic guidance.
Accessibility for All: Expanding the platform to reach more students from diverse backgrounds, making higher education planning accessible to everyone, regardless of financial situation.
Partnerships with Educational Institutions: Building partnerships with colleges and universities to streamline transfer processes and ensure students get the most out of their academic credits.
Enhanced Customization: Offering more customizable options for unique student paths, including study abroad programs, gap years, and dual-enrollment plans.
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It takes 5-10 business days to receive your customized schedule after payment has been received.
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Any refund can be issued before the customized schedule is created, with a 10% charge fee for SquareSpace billing features and any time already spent on the roadmap. Once a schedule has been created, no refunds may be issued. However, additional tweaks can be made to a roadmap based on individual requests and conversations.
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You’ll need to provide details such as your intended major(s), minor(s), any AP/IB or transfer credits, and any preferences for specific courses or courses you’d like to avoid. We’ll gather this information via our intake form (during payment) before starting the process.
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Yes, minor adjustments can be made to your schedule if needed. Simply reach out with your requests, and we’ll work to accommodate them based on your situation.
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No, we do not currently offer services for community college transfers. Due to college privacy policies and the uncertainty regarding transfer credits for non-current students, I am unable to create fully accurate roadmaps for students transferring from a 2-year community college to a 4-year institution. Transfer credit specifics are typically only accessible to admitted students, which makes it difficult to plan in advance with precision.
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For urgent cases, we offer a rush service at an additional cost. Please contact us for more details if you need your schedule expedited.
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Yes! We’re happy to provide ongoing support and minor adjustments to your roadmap if your academic goals or situation changes.
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We do not retain any personal information after your schedule is created. Each roadmap is manually designed, and no personal data is stored or shared. However, each schedule we create helps train our AI model, making future services more accessible and efficient for other users—without using any identifiable or sensitive information.