What's new in the Nova 1.5 Release? +
Nova 1.5 brings major academic and cognitive enhancements:
- Syllabus Matrix: Full curriculum tracking across CBSE, ICSE, IB, and Cambridge with Past Year Question (PYQ) counters and 4-tier milestone validation.
- The Forgetting Shield: Mathematical Ebbinghaus memory decay modeling that alerts you when active knowledge begins dropping below optimal retention.
- Live Readiness Engine: Multi-dimensional university admissions scoring combining GPA, board percentage, SAT, study consistency, and dream university competitiveness.
- Velocity Study-to-Earn: Gamified streak multipliers, Spark Vault redemption, and parental milestone bounties.
How does the Syllabus Matrix and PYQ tracking work? +
Select your curriculum (CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge) and target subjects. For every chapter, you track 4 distinct learning stages: Lecture Done, Concept Read, PYQ Solved, and Exam Mastered. The app calculates your true subject readiness percentage and tracks how many past paper questions you have conquered.
What is the Vision AI Exam Scanner? +
Vision AI allows you to photograph any handwritten test paper or mock exam. The camera utilizes automated edge & clarity detection to capture a crystal-clear image. Nova's AI then extracts your score and categorizes every error into 4 actionable buckets: Conceptual Gap, Memory Decay, Execution Mistake, and Time Pressure. This feeds directly into your Forgetting Shield to schedule targeted reviews.
How do 1-on-1 Ivy League Admissions Mentorship sessions work? +
Subscribers can book personalized video counseling sessions directly within the app. Aspirants receive 1 session/month (or 2 sessions with an annual plan), while Achievers receive 3 sessions/month (or 5 sessions with an annual plan). Sessions cover profile evaluation, essay strategy, extracurricular building, and university shortlist curation.
What is The Forgetting Shield? +
Based on Dr. Hermann Ebbinghaus's cognitive memory equation (\(R = e^{-t/S}\)), the Forgetting Shield models how fast you lose memory of studied chapters over time. As you solve practice problems and review, memory strength (\(S\)) jumps from 1 day up to 30 days. The app sends intelligent alerts before you forget, saving hundreds of hours of cramming.
What is Nova? +
Nova is an adaptive AI study companion and college admissions engine designed to help high school and university students master complex syllabi through personalized roadmaps, cognitive memory protection, and study-to-earn motivation.
How accurate is the Admission Predictor? +
The free predictor on this page gives you a solid baseline estimate based on GPA, SAT score, extracurriculars, essays, and target college tier. For a truly personalized score, the Nova app tracks your daily study logs, consistency, and subject mastery to update your prediction every single day — giving you a live picture of where you stand.
How do the Personalized Learning Roadmaps work? +
Simply enter any subject or topic you want to learn. Our system breaks it down into clear, step-by-step milestones. As you study and complete milestones, you earn virtual rewards and build momentum towards mastering your goals.
What are "Nova Sparks" and how do I earn them? +
Nova Sparks are motivational velocity points earned through focused study sessions, streak milestones, and syllabus mastery. They can be redeemed in the Vault for custom themes, profile enhancements, and parental bounties (like real-world gaming or leisure vouchers).
Do my Nova Sparks ever expire? +
No! Your standard Sparks balance never expires and is permanently yours. However, if you are on a premium plan, your 1.5x or 2.5x Spark earning multipliers are active only during your active subscription. If your plan expires, your earning rate simply returns to the standard 1.0x rate.
What is the difference between Aspirant and Achiever plans? +
Aspirant ($4.49/mo or $49.99/yr): Designed for focused high-achievers. Includes unlimited Personalized Roadmaps, Forgetting Shield decay notifications, Parental Bounties, and a 1.5x Spark velocity multiplier.
Achiever ($2.49/mo or $23.99/yr promotional): Complete academic superpower. Includes all Aspirant features plus a 2.5x Spark multiplier, full Syllabus Matrix PYQ mastery, daily live University Readiness scoring, and university research portfolio tools.
How does the Parental Bounty system work? +
Parents can set up custom "bounties" or goals in the app linked to Sparks (e.g. "Earn 100 Sparks by studying History to unlock weekend video game time"). The app handles the tracking and verification automatically, letting parents reward real effort!
How do I manage or cancel my subscription? +
Because all billing is safely managed by the Google Play Store, managing or cancelling your subscription is super easy. Simply open the Google Play Store app on your Android device, tap your profile icon ➔ select Payments & subscriptions ➔ tap Subscriptions, select Nova, and adjust your plan or cancel with one click.
Are my payments secure? +
Absolutely. Nova does not store, see, or process your credit card information. Your transaction is processed securely through Google Play's native purchase dialog and validated using our trusted encryption partner, RevenueCat.
How do I request my data to be deleted? +
We believe in absolute data ownership. You can request complete account and data deletion instantly through the App Settings menu under 'Danger Zone' or by filling out the form on our Support page. All account details are completely purged within 48 hours.
