What is Addie?
Addie is an AI agent designed to simplify and enhance the college admissions process. Addie provides personalized guidance and support to students and counselors, making the journey to college more efficient and accessible.
How does Addie protect student data?
Addie complies with FERPA regulations and employs advanced encryption and access control measures to ensure the privacy and security of all student data. Regular security audits are conducted to maintain the highest standards of data protection.
Will you sell student data?
We will never sell any student data, ever. Your student data is anonymized, and we do not allow that data to be used to train other AIs.
What is the purpose of this pilot program?
The pilot program aims to demonstrate how Addie, our autonomous AI agent, can seamlessly integrate into your school's existing systems to simplify the college admissions process for both counselors and students.
How does Addie work?
Addie utilizes advanced AI algorithms to analyze student profiles, provide personalized recommendations, and streamline the application process. Addie interacts with students through chat, text, and web login, offering real-time assistance and insights.
Who can benefit from using Addie?
Addie is beneficial for high school students preparing for college, school counselors looking to reduce their workload and improve student outcomes, and educational institutions aiming to enhance their college counseling services.
How is Addie different from a GPT wrapper like ChatGPT?
Addie is purpose-built for education, going beyond simple chat functionalities. While GPT powers its language understanding, Addie creates agentic workflows that use unstructured student data to emulate human decision-making. Over the next 14 months, Addie will continue evolving through proprietary prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and training, allowing it to perform tasks that would typically require human expertise. This focus makes Addie a specialized tool for education, unlike generalized AI systems.
How does Addie ensure privacy and data security?
Addie maintains the highest standards of privacy and data security. If any outside services or large language model (LLM) providers are called, we use enterprise-grade solutions that ensure no data is used to train other models. Additionally, all student data is protected with enterprise-standard encryption down to the record level and handled in compliance with FERPA, ensuring that privacy is safeguarded at every step.
Is Addie FERPA compliant?
Addie is fully compliant with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), ensuring that all student information is handled with the utmost care and legal compliance. We implement enterprise-grade encryption down to the record level and follow strict protocols to protect data at rest and in transit. Additionally, we work with vetted vendors who meet or exceed FERPA compliance standards, ensuring all aspects of data handling align with federal regulations. Upon request, we can provide detailed documentation and certifications demonstrating our adherence to FERPA requirements.
How does Addie make the college admissions process easier?
Addie engages students through chat, text, and web login, providing personalized guidance and support. It reduces the workload on counselors by automating routine tasks and offering data-driven insights, making the process more efficient and effective.
How long is the pilot program?
The pilot program runs from January 2025 to March 2025, allowing ample time to assess Addie impact on your college admissions process. Our goals is to get your juniors ahead of schedule in their college application process, so that when they come back to school their senior year they are ahead of schedule
Can Addie help with scholarship applications?
Yes, Addie Scholarship Match feature automatically identifies and matches students with relevant scholarships based on their profiles, enhancing their chances of securing funding.
What if we encounter any issues during the pilot?
Our dedicated support team is available to address any issues that arise during the pilot. You can contact us via email, phone, or through our support portal for prompt assistance.
How will we measure the success of the pilot?
Success will be measured based on key metrics such as student engagement, counselor time saved, and improvements in application outcomes. We will provide detailed reports and analytics to help you evaluate Addie impact.
What happens after the pilot ends?
After the pilot, you can choose to continue using Addie through a paid program. Our team will assist with the transition, ensuring a seamless continuation of services and support.
What support will we receive?
During the pilot, our team will provide comprehensive onboarding, training sessions for counselors, and ongoing technical support. We will ensure that your team is fully equipped to leverage Addie capabilities with minimal disruption.
