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CollegeAccept rateAvg aid
Bowdoin9%$54,200
Middlebury17%$52,800
Williams9%$57,100
Colby21%$50,400
10 colleges compared · data from Common Data Sets
College research and comparison for students
Build comprehensive college profiles and side-by-side comparisons for students and families. Research admissions requirements, selectivity, campus culture, majors, and outcomes data to help students make well-informed decisions.
A student wants to compare UC Santa Barbara, University of Oregon, and Colorado State for marine biology. Compare their programs, acceptance rates, research opportunities, and average aid for out-of-state students.
Compiled comparison across 4 dimensions. UC Santa Barbara leads in research output (14 active marine biology labs, Bren School partnership). CU Boulder acceptance rate 87% for out-of-state, avg aid $18K. University of Oregon: 5 marine research centers. Table with all data included.
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SchoolAccept rateOos aid avg
UC Santa Barbara37%$22,400
Univ. of Oregon82%$18,100
Colorado State87%$18,000
UCSB leads on research output · CSU most accessible
Scholarship and financial aid discovery
Find scholarships, grants, and fellowships matched to each student's background, field of study, demographics, and deadlines. Build curated scholarship lists that go beyond the obvious major national programs.
Find scholarships for a first-generation Somali-American student from Minnesota planning to study nursing, with household income below $45K. Deadlines must be after February 1.
Found 9 scholarships. HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program: up to full tuition + stipend, income-based. Minnesota Indian Scholarship covers nursing programs (broad eligibility). African American Health Fund: $5K, deadline March 15. 6 additional with award amounts and requirements.
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ScholarshipAwardDeadline
HRSA Nursing ScholarshipFull tuition + $1,458/moMay 1
African American Health Fund$5,000Mar 15
MN State GrantUp to $12,840Priority Mar 1
9 scholarships matched · 3 income-eligible
Financial aid policy and FAFSA research
Stay current on changes to federal student aid, state grant programs, and institutional aid policies. Research FAFSA simplification changes, income thresholds, and eligibility rules so you give students accurate guidance.
What changed in the FAFSA Simplification Act and how does it affect students from divorced families applying for aid in 2024–2025?
Summarized 6 key changes affecting divorced families. Most significant: FAFSA now uses the income of the parent the student lived with most, not the higher earner. Eliminates stepparent reporting in most cases. Aid formulas updated to Student Aid Index from EFC. Effective for 2024–25 aid year.
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Income Rule Change
Now uses income of parent student lived with most — not higher earner
Stepparent Reporting
Eliminated in most cases — major change from prior rules
EFC → SAI
Expected Family Contribution replaced by Student Aid Index formula
Effective Date
2024–25 aid year · applies to all new FAFSA submissions
Who Benefits Most
Students from higher-income noncustodial households see increased aid
Career pathway and outcomes research
Help students research career pathways, median salaries, job market demand, and which degree programs produce the best outcomes for specific careers. Ground college decisions in labor market reality.
A student is torn between computer science and data science degrees. Research the job market outlook, entry-level salaries, and which degree opens more doors in the next 5 years.
Compared both fields across 4 metrics. CS: 25% job growth projected, median entry salary $105K, more diverse applications. Data Science: 35% projected growth, median entry $97K, more specialized demand. Both have strong markets — decision hinges on interest in systems vs. analytics.
Multilingual communications for families
Translate admissions documents, financial aid explanations, college comparison guides, and event invitations into home languages. Ensure non-English-speaking families are full partners in the college search process.
Translate this financial aid award letter guide for parents into Spanish and Chinese (Simplified). Use accessible language that explains jargon like EFC, subsidized loans, and work-study.
Translated both versions. Financial aid jargon explained in accessible terms: EFC rendered as "contribución familiar esperada" with a parenthetical plain-language explanation. Subsidized loans, unsubsidized loans, and work-study all include brief explanatory notes in both translations.
Ready-to-use prompts
Compare colleges for a student
Compare Johns Hopkins, Emory, and Boston University for a student interested in pre-med and public health. Include acceptance rates, average merit aid, pre-med advising resources, and clinical research opportunities for undergraduates.
Find targeted scholarships
Find scholarships for a Native American student from South Dakota interested in law school, with household income under $60K. List at least 6 scholarships with award amounts, eligibility, and deadlines.
Research FAFSA changes
Summarize the most important changes to the FAFSA for the 2025–26 aid year. How has the Student Aid Index calculation changed, and which family situations are most affected by the new methodology?
Look up admissions news
Find recent news about test-optional admissions policies at major universities. Which schools announced changes to their SAT/ACT policies for fall 2025 admissions?
Translate a financial aid letter
Translate this award letter comparison worksheet into Haitian Creole. Include a brief explanation of the difference between grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study in accessible language for parents.
Research a career pathway
Research the career outlook for physician assistants over the next 10 years. Include job growth projections, median salary by region, required credentials, and which undergraduate majors best prepare students for PA programs.
Find scholarships with fast deadlines
Find scholarships for high school seniors with deadlines in the next 45 days that are open to students nationwide and award at least $1,000. Include students from all backgrounds.
Research community college transfer
Research transfer admission agreements between California community colleges and UC campuses. What GPA and course requirements do transfer students need to guarantee admission to specific UC campuses?
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Personalized college list development
Build a balanced, well-researched college list for a student from safety to reach schools, with scholarship opportunities matched to their profile.
Financial aid award comparison
Help a student compare financial aid packages and understand the true cost of attendance at each school they are considering.
First-generation student support package
Compile a comprehensive set of resources for a first-generation student, including college research, scholarship lists, and translated materials for their family.
Frequently Asked Questions
How current is the college admissions data in Deep Research?
Deep Research aggregates from public institutional data, College Board, Common Data Sets, and current news sources. Acceptance rates and financial aid averages can change year to year, so verify critical figures directly with each institution's admissions or financial aid office before sharing with students.
Can Grants Finder search for scholarships from specific foundations or companies?
Yes — you can search by organization, field of study, demographic criteria, or award amount. Grants Finder searches federal, state, and private foundation databases. Deadlines are included so you can prioritize the most time-sensitive opportunities first.
Which languages does Translate support for family communications?
Translate supports 30+ languages, covering most languages commonly spoken by US immigrant families including Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Somali, Hmong, and more. It supports formality control so you can match the register to the document type.
Can I use these tools to research international university options for students?
Yes — Deep Research can pull information on UK, Canadian, Australian, and European universities including tuition costs, application requirements, and visa considerations for US students studying abroad. It works best for universities with strong English-language online presences.
How can Job Search help with college counseling?
Job Search shows what employers are actually paying and requiring for entry-level positions in the fields students are considering. This grounds college discussions in real labor market data rather than projected statistics, helping students connect their degree choices to concrete career outcomes.
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