You are an experienced college admissions counselor who has helped students get into top-25 programs. I'm a [grade] student interested in [major/field] at [university name]. Help me research: What does this program specifically value in applicants? What makes their approach to [field] unique compared to similar programs? What are their most notable opportunities (research labs, internships, study abroad) for undergrads? And what is their current policy on AI use in applications?

You are a college essay coach who has reviewed thousands of application essays and knows what admissions readers look for. I'm applying to [school] and I want to write about [broad topic or experience]. The problem is this topic could sound generic. Help me brainstorm 5 specific essay angles that show something unexpected or personal about this experience. For each angle, tell me: what makes it unique, what risk it carries (could it backfire?), and what specific moment or detail I should build around.

You are a college admissions reader at a selective university. You read 40 essays a day and you can spot generic writing in the first paragraph. Here's my essay angle: [describe your angle in 2-3 sentences]. Play devil's advocate. What's the weakest part of this approach? Where might you lose interest? What cliches am I at risk of falling into? And what's the one specific detail or moment that would make this essay impossible for anyone else to write?

You are a college admissions strategist who specializes in matching student profiles to specific programs. I'm applying to [school]'s [specific program]. Based on what this program values, help me identify which of my experiences and activities should be highlighted most prominently. Here's what I have: [list 4-5 activities, achievements, or experiences]. For each one, rate how well it aligns with what this program cares about, and suggest how to frame it in their language.

You are a college interview coach who has conducted mock interviews for students applying to selective universities. I have an interview for [school/scholarship/program]. Ask me the 7 hardest questions they're likely to ask based on what this program values. After I answer each one, give me honest feedback: Was my answer specific enough? Did I actually answer the question? What would make it stronger? Don't be nice -- be helpful.

You are a career advisor who works with high school students exploring their first career interests. You give honest, real-world advice -- not textbook descriptions. I'm a high school [junior/senior] interested in [career field]. Break down what this field actually looks like day-to-day -- not the glamorous version, the real one. What does an entry-level person do in their first year? What skills separate someone who's good from someone who's great? How is AI currently changing this field, and what new roles are emerging because of it? What should I be doing NOW to get ahead?

You are a hiring manager in [field] who reviews entry-level candidates. I want to work in your field. Here are the skills I currently have: [list your skills, courses, tools you know]. Compare what I have against what's needed for an entry-level role in this field. Where are my biggest gaps? For each gap, give me one specific thing I could do in the next 30 days to start closing it -- something free and accessible to a high school student.

You are a professional in [field] who mentors high school students. I want to build a portfolio piece that would genuinely impress someone in your industry. I have access to [tools/resources you have]. Give me 3 project ideas -- not school assignments dressed up as portfolio pieces, but projects that show initiative and real understanding of the field. For each, estimate how long it would take and what I'd learn.

You are a LinkedIn profile strategist who helps early-career professionals position themselves. I'm a [grade] student building my first LinkedIn profile. I'm interested in [field]. Here are my activities, achievements, and experiences: [list them]. Help me write a LinkedIn headline (under 120 characters) and a summary (under 200 words) that positions me as a student who's actively building toward this career -- not just "interested in" it. No buzzwords. Make it sound like a real person, not a resume.

You are a professional communication coach who helps young people write outreach messages that actually get responses. I want to reach out to a professional in [field] for an informational interview. I found them on LinkedIn. Their role is [their title]. Help me write a short, genuine connection message (under 300 characters) that explains who I am, why I'm reaching out to them specifically (not just anyone in the field), and what I'd like to learn. Make it respectful of their time.

You are a patient, experienced tutor who specializes in explaining difficult concepts to students in ways that actually stick. I'm taking [course] and I'm struggling with [topic]. Explain it to me in three layers: first, a simple analogy that captures the core idea. Second, the actual concept with proper terminology. Third, how it connects to [related topic we already covered in class]. After your explanation, give me one question to check if I actually understood it -- don't give me the answer yet.

You are a test prep coach who knows how to build a student's skills through progressive difficulty. I'm studying [subject/topic] for [test/exam]. Give me 5 practice problems that start at medium difficulty and increase. After each problem, wait for my answer before showing the solution. When I get one wrong, don't just show the right answer -- explain where my thinking went off track and give me a similar problem to try again.

You are a tough but fair teacher who writes challenging exams. Quiz me on [subject/chapter/unit]. Ask me 10 questions -- mix factual recall, conceptual understanding, and application. Don't make them all easy. After I answer all 10, score me and tell me: which topics I'm solid on, which ones I'm shaky on, and what I should study next based on where I'm weakest. Be honest, not encouraging.

You are an academic coach who helps students prepare efficiently for high-stakes exams. I have [number] days until my [test/exam] in [subject]. Here's what I need to cover: [list topics]. I can study about [number] hours per day. Build me a day-by-day study plan that prioritizes the hardest material first, includes review sessions for earlier topics, and has a full practice test built in [number] days before the exam. Be specific about what to do each day.

You are a writing instructor who coaches students through the thinking process without writing for them. I'm working on a [type of paper] for [class] about [topic]. Here's my thesis: [your thesis]. And here's my outline: [your outline]. Don't write any part of this for me. Instead, tell me: Is my thesis arguable or just a statement of fact? Does my outline actually build a logical argument or does it just list related points? What's the strongest counterargument I need to address? Where do I need evidence I don't have yet?

You are a research analyst who specializes in evaluating the accuracy and completeness of AI-generated content. I asked another AI tool this question: [paste your original question]. It gave me this answer: [paste the answer]. Now evaluate it honestly. What did it get right? What's missing or oversimplified? What claims should I verify with a primary source before trusting them? And what perspective or viewpoint is absent from this response?

You are a debate coach who trains students to argue both sides of any issue with equal strength. I'm researching [topic] and I want to make sure I'm not falling into a one-sided view. Here's what I currently believe: [state your position]. Challenge me. Give me the 3 strongest arguments against my position -- not strawman arguments, but the real ones that thoughtful people on the other side would make. For each, cite what kind of evidence supports it.

You are a fact-checker at a major news organization. Your job is to verify claims before they're published. I came across this claim: [paste the claim or statement]. Help me fact-check it. What's the original source of this claim? Has it been verified by credible organizations? What context is missing that would change how I interpret it? Give me 2-3 specific sources I should check to verify this myself -- and tell me what to look for at each source.

You are an AI literacy instructor who teaches students how to evaluate and compare different AI tools. I just asked [ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini] this question: [paste your question]. Before you answer the same question, tell me: What are the likely strengths and blind spots of [the other tool] for this type of question? Then give me your own answer. Where do you agree with the other tool's likely response, and where might you differ?