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Blake Mischley

CEO & Co-Founder

Blake Mischley is the CEO and co-founder of MeetYourClass. He started the company at the University of Michigan after finding his own roommate through a class Instagram page, and saw how much easier the transition to college could be when students meet each other early. Since launching in September 2022, MeetYourClass has grown to more than 1,000,000 student sign-ups across 1,500+ colleges and runs class pages in partnership with schools across the country.

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Blogs By Blake

How to Meet People Before College

Before College

College Life

7 min read • Oct 29, 2026


The easiest ways to meet people before college are your class Instagram page, your class group chats, a roommate finder like MeetYourClass, admitted student days and orientation. Here is how to use each one.
Blake Mischley

Blake Mischley

How to Find Your College Class Group Chat

Before College

College Life

6 min read • Oct 29, 2026


Class group chats are where incoming students actually talk. Here is where to find yours, how to start one if it does not exist yet and how to stay safe once you are in.
Blake Mischley

Blake Mischley

Random Roommate vs Choosing Your Own Roommate

Dorm Life

Before College

7 min read • Oct 29, 2026


Should you get a random roommate or pick your own for freshman year? Here are the honest pros and cons of each, and how to make the call.
Blake Mischley

Blake Mischley

How To Write The UW System Essay: What You'll Bring to Campus

Before College

9 min read • Aug 15, 2024


The University of Wisconsin System values the diverse backgrounds, talents, and perspectives that each student brings to campus. As part of the application process, you're invited to share what makes you unique. However, effectively conveying your individuality in an essay can be a challenging task.
Blake Mischley

Blake Mischley

You've Applied Early Decision to a College - Now What?

Before College

17 min read • Oct 31, 2023


Congratulations! You've taken a big step in your college journey by applying Early Decision. This means you've made a binding commitment to your top-choice school and now eagerly await their decision. But what comes next?
Blake Mischley

Blake Mischley

You've Applied Early Action to College - Now What?

Before College

17 min read • Oct 30, 2023


Congratulations! You've taken a big step towards your future by applying to college through the Early Action program. Now that your application is in, it's natural to wonder what comes next.
Blake Mischley

Blake Mischley

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Blake Mischley

CEO & Co-Founder

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COO & Co-Founder

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Rachel Zheng

Ambassador

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Digital Marketing Intern

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