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2024: A Year of Evidence ? At ConsiliumBots, 2024 has been a transformative year, driven by our commitment to using evidence-based solutions to empower communities and create lasting change. From enhancing early education across Latin America to supporting over 470,000 applicants with advanced assignment algorithms, this year has been about turning data into action. We invite you to explore our 2024 Recap—a celebration of our milestones, including our efforts in Chile and Colombia, and the role evidence played in every step we took. ?? Visit the recap: https://lnkd.in/eDsjHBNF Let’s continue building a future driven by data, research, and impact!

?? What obstacles do students face when accessing higher education in Colombia? At ConsiliumBots, we believe that accurate and personalized information can transform lives. Over 2 million students have already interacted with ICFES-Bot, our AI-powered educational guidance tool, developed in collaboration with ICFES and leading researchers. It has helped: ?? Increase the likelihood of university access by +1 percentage point. ?? Improve educational loan approval rates by 30%. ?? Enhance students' understanding of education costs and returns. This year, we took a step further. In partnership with ICFES, we surveyed 190,000 high-school graduates to uncover their main challenges. ?? Key Findings: - Indecision about what to study: 50% lack vocational guidance. - Financing challenges: 51% find it hard to access information about scholarships and aid. - Awareness gap: Only 4% of students know about the "Puedo Estudiar" free education policy, despite financing being their top obstacle. ?? What’s next? We’re expanding our tools. In collaboration with OpenAI, we will take this technology to new countries and contexts in 2024, empowering even more students to overcome information gaps and unlock their educational potential. ?? Join us in reshaping the future of education—one student at a time. Check out main results here ??

?? Mapping 7,730 preschools across three cities in LATAM, we uncover critical gaps in access to early childhood education. Our groundbreaking effort spans Santiago (Chile), Bogotá (Colombia), and Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), where we’ve identified thousands of preschools—many of which were previously unrecorded in public databases. ? 23% of preschools discovered in Santo Domingo were completely new. In Bogotá ? 21% of the preschools found were not in existing public records. ? In Santiago, we mapped over 1,583 preschools, with 36% missing from prior data. ?? Why does this matter? Early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning. By identifying these critical gaps, we aim to address barriers families face in accessing quality education for their children. ?? This initiative is powered by research excellence and global partnerships with Yale University and J-PAL, ensuring rigorous data collection and analysis that drives meaningful impact. This is just the beginning. As we process more data and expand our efforts, we are committed to reshaping early childhood education in Latin America. ??

Innovation in Education for a Better Future ?? At ConsiliumBots, we believe that timely, personalized information can be a game-changer. Our platform Decidiendo para un Futuro Mejor (DFM) is doing just that—helping students stay in school and access higher education. ?? Implemented in 1,100+ schools ?? Over 8 million interactions ?? Recognized by the World Bank as one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce dropout rates In Chile, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic, our 300,000+ student interventions are giving young people the tools to make the best educational choices. ?? https://lnkd.in/e6NnYeyc

???Bridging Research and Government Innovation At ConsiliumBots, we take pride in acting as a bridge between?cutting-edge research?and?government-driven innovation, turning ideas into actionable solutions that make a real-world impact. Here’s what Magdalena Bennett, Assistant Professor at the McCombs School of Business, shared about her experience collaborating with us: "ConsiliumBots proved to be an invaluable partner throughout our research project, providing comprehensive support on multiple fronts. Their expertise in project management streamlined our collaboration with strategic partners and ensured smooth coordination and effective communication throughout the process. On the technical side, their team of developers and designers were quick to adapt to our needs and did a fantastic job translating our ideas into a final product. Their responsive approach and technical proficiency were instrumental in bringing our field experiment to life." Thank you, Mai, for your kind words! Your feedback fuels our mission to create innovative, data-driven solutions that empower governments and researchers to tackle challenges in education, housing, and beyond. ?? Want to learn more about how we bridge the gap between research and implementation? Reach out or visit our website! https://lnkd.in/eSeAT8kZ #ResearchToImpact #GovernmentInnovation #EdTech #DataDrivenSolutions #CollaborationInAction

We’re excited to share that ConsiliumBots is working on a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize educational access worldwide: the Coordinated Choice and Assignment Systems (CCAS) project. ?? ?? ?? What is CCAS about??This project documents and evaluates how coordinated systems transform school admissions across 149 countries. With 60% of these countries already implementing such systems, CCAS is uncovering opportunities to enhance efficiency, equity, and transparency in education. ?? Stay tuned for our soon release! ?? Want to be notified about the release? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/CCAS_SignUp ?? Let’s Spread the Word! Know someone who manages or studies centralized admission systems? Tag them in the comments and help us amplify this important conversation! #schooladmissions #EducationalAccess #EducationPolicy #CentralizedAdmission

At ConsiliumBots, we harness AI to break down informational barriers, empowering students and families to make informed educational choices. Since 2018, our digital tools have impacted over 6 million lives across seven countries, providing personalized, real-time guidance. Explore how our solutions—chatbots, smart platforms, and more—are transforming education access and equity. ???? Visit our website to learn more! https://lnkd.in/eSeAT8kZ

? Celebramos el reconocimiento a Christopher Neilson, fundador y CEO de ConsiliumBots ? Ayer, Christopher Neilson recibió el Premio a la Trayectoria 2024 otorgado por la Facultad de Economía y Negocios - Universidad de Chile, en el marco de su 90o aniversario. ?? Este prestigioso reconocimiento destaca su excepcional carrera como economista, investigador, profesor en Yale y líder visionario en ConsiliumBots. Su trabajo ha dejado una marca significativa en la academia, la tecnología y el impacto social, reflejando los valores de excelencia y responsabilidad que promueve la FEN. ???? Estamos orgullosos de contar con Chris como fundador y líder, inspirando nuestro propósito de transformar vidas mediante la innovación y la equidad. Felicitaciones, Chris, por este merecido homenaje! ???? Ver más https://lnkd.in/g3NeQCG5 FEN Alumni - comunidad de egresados y egresadas de la FEN Uchile

?? What drives impactful research? Collaboration, commitment, and a shared mission to solve real-world challenges. At ConsiliumBots, we are proud to partner with outstanding researchers who are making a tangible difference in public policy and academic research. We’re thrilled to share this testimony from Tomas Larroucau, who has been a research affiliate with us for over six years: "I have worked with ConsiliumBots for over six years on multiple projects, and the role it has played in advancing my academic career has been fundamental. ConsiliumBots provides researchers who aim to design, evaluate, and implement public policies at scale with the technical support and expertise of a highly skilled and motivated team. Together with ConsiliumBots, Ignacio Rios, Ana?s Fabre, Christopher Neilson, and I were able to design, test, and implement a large-scale public policy aimed at reducing the information frictions students face during their application to university programs. This process took nearly six years, during which we were able to deliver valuable public policy insights to policymakers, improve the placement of thousands of students in higher education, and disseminate our research results through prominent academic publications (https://lnkd.in/eeXDe325). Given the positive academic and policy outcomes of our experience with ConsiliumBots, we embarked on a new project with Ignacio Ríos, Javiera Gazmuri Villagra, and Christopher Neilson, this time to improve sibling placement in the school selection process. ConsiliumBots has supported us in every area of this project, from the design and implementation of surveys and information policies to data analysis and strategic communication with policymakers. Our collaboration with ConsiliumBots generates synergies that enable us, as a research team, to carry out ambitious projects with significant academic rigor and substantial public policy impact." ?? We are grateful for the trust and partnership of exceptional researchers like Tomás. Together, we strive to advance evidence-based policies that have a lasting impact. #PublicPolicy #EdTech #ResearchCollaboration #HigherEducation #InformationFrictions #SiblingPlacement #AcademicImpact #ConsiliumBots

?? Empowering Students with AI: Breaking Barriers in Higher Education ConsiliumBots is leading the way in using AI chatbots to level the playing field for students navigating higher education. With over 2 million students across Latin America impacted to date, we’re transforming complex admissions and financial information into clear, accessible advice that supports informed choices and better opportunities. From Colombia to Chile, our chatbots are helping students reach their full potential with confidence. Learn more in our website: https://lnkd.in/eFSS2bie