Chapter 28

Study Buddy Matching

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Connect students for mutual learning and accountability

Difficulty: ●●○○○ | Time Investment: 15-25 hours/week

Visual Flow

[STUDENT PROFILES] → [SMART MATCHING] → [STUDY PAIRS] → [MEMBERSHIP FEES]

Quick Stats Box

- Startup cost: $100–$300 - Time to First Sale: 1 week - Revenue potential: $800–$4,000/month - Scalability: High

What You Need:

- Basic matching system - Communication platform - Marketing to students - Community management skills

What You Do:

1. Create student intake process 2. Match based on subject, schedule, style 3. Facilitate introductions 4. Provide study resources 5. Monitor success and rematch as needed

How You Charge:

- Single match: $19–$39 - Semester access: $97–$197 - Annual membership: $297–$497

Launch Checklist

- [ ] Day 1: Build simple matching questionnaire - [ ] Week 1: Partner with 2 student groups - [ ] Week 2: Make first 10 matches - [ ] Month 1: Reach 50 active members - [ ] Month 2: Add subject-specific resources

Success Story

"Ashley's medical student matching service brings in $3,200/month during peak semesters"

Pro Tip

Start with one specific exam (MCAT, Bar, CPA). Focused communities convert better than general platforms.

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