OpenAI announced the addition of College Planner to ChatGPT for Teens, a tool designed to assist high school students in grades 10-12 with college preparation. The feature includes resources for understanding financial aid requirements and tracking application deadlines. Additionally, OpenAI is supporting the College Advising Corps and Boston Children’s Hospital's Digital Wellness Lab to engage teens in AI development.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail | The source says |
|---|---|---|
| Target Audience | High school students in grades 10-12 | “We’re designing the initial US experience for high-school students in grades 10–12 who are planning to attend a four-year college.” |
| Features | College Planner, financial aid assistance, application tracking | “College Planner also helps students figure out how to pay for college. They can get help understanding financial aid requirements, track…” |
| Collaboration | College Advising Corps, Boston Children’s Hospital's Digital Wellness Lab | “We’re supporting College Advising Corps (opens in a new window) , a nonprofit that places recent college graduates as advisers in…” |
What happened
OpenAI has introduced College Planner to ChatGPT for Teens, a tool aimed at helping high school students in grades 10-12 prepare for college. The College Planner assists students in understanding financial aid requirements, tracking application deadlines, and exploring scholarships and fee waivers. OpenAI also announced support for the College Advising Corps, a nonprofit that places recent college graduates as advisers in under-resourced high schools to help students navigate the path to higher education. Additionally, OpenAI is collaborating with Boston Children’s Hospital's Digital Wellness Lab to engage teens in AI development and gather feedback on teen safety defaults, parental controls, and notifications.
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- ChatGPT — AI Models & Intelligence
What to weigh
- College Planner is initially designed for US students in grades 10-12.
- OpenAI is collaborating with the College Advising Corps to expand into new states.
FAQ
Who is the College Planner for?
The College Planner is designed for high school students in grades 10-12 who are planning to attend a four-year college.
What does the College Planner help with?
The College Planner helps students understand financial aid requirements, track application deadlines, and explore scholarships and fee waivers.
What is the collaboration with the College Advising Corps?
OpenAI is supporting the College Advising Corps to expand into new states and create an AI fellowship program.
Source: OpenAI