name	web-research
description	Use this skill for web research tasks related to higher-education institutions, including gathering facts about schools, programs, rankings, admissions, and other due diligence information.

web-research

Overview

This skill provides instructions for conducting web research on higher-education institutions. Use it to gather recent, relevant facts for school matching and due diligence.

Instructions

1. Understand the Query

Identify the school name, specific topics of interest (e.g., rankings, programs, admissions, tuition, campus life), and any constraints from the user's query.

2. Search for Information

Use the web_search tool to find recent, authoritative information. Prioritize:

Official school websites and press releases
U.S. News, Niche, College Board, and other ranking/review sites
Recent news articles about the institution
Department of Education and IPEDS data sources

3. Synthesize Results

Present findings as concise bullet points
Group information by topic (e.g., academics, cost, student life)
Include source URLs for each claim
Flag any conflicting information across sources

4. Quality Standards

Only include facts from the last 2 years unless historical context is relevant
Clearly distinguish between verified statistics and anecdotal information
Note if key information could not be found

name	web-research
description	Use this skill for web research tasks related to higher-education institutions, including gathering facts about schools, programs, rankings, admissions, and other due diligence information.