| 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
