Here’s a stunning statistic that says a lot about the current state of college admissions: Students on average spend just 15 minutes during their entire high school career working with a college counselor to plan for their future.
Some counselors around the U.S. are tasked with supporting more than 500 students, which is just not manageable. And with private college counselors sometimes charging hundreds of dollars per hour, that puts the burden on students to find their own path to a higher education.
So what is a student to do as they begin to weigh critical questions, such as: What should I major in? What career should I pursue? Where should I go to college?
The answer lies in technology, more specifically Artificial Intelligence and data technology.
Students frustrated by the lack of support are already turning to apps that will help democratize the process of college admissions and give everyone, regardless of income level, the ability to receive quality guidance.
One emerging solution is apps that can take the place of a real-life college counselor. These apps have become a reality, and are using Artificial Intelligence and data to guide young people and their families on this important journey.
Among the apps using this technology is The Pond, which was created by Letitu Corporation. It is a data-driven platform that uses AI to guide students and their families through the entire admissions process — from helping them choose what to study, to finding the best college that fits their goals, and much more.
Information provided by the student allows The Pond to assess each individual student on their goals and aptitude, analyze their best career choices, and provides access to online mentors and tutors students throughout the journey.
“The growth of these AI counseling models has become a necessity,” said Letitu CEO Marco Dahun Lee. “The Pond is an example of how AI can serve a positive role in our society to help young people at a critical time in their life.”
A personalized My Pond dashboard is generated for each student based on their input. Through three sets of surveys, the platform highlights top college targets, potential majors to fit their skills, and career goals. Mentors and tutors can incorporate The Pond into their work with students, taking the experience to the next level, while avoiding the high costs associated with many other college prep services.
To learn more about The Pond, visit: https://diveintothepond.com