OpenAI has added College Planner to ChatGPT for Teens, a version of the AI chatbot designed for users under 18. The new tool lets secondary students organise college applications, track deadlines, manage tasks and store financial-aid information in one place. It is rolling out initially to grades 10–12 students in the US planning four-year colleges, with expansion to other countries and education types planned.
ChatGPT for Teens already includes learning tools such as flashcards, quizzes and step-by-step study support. According to OpenAI, users send about 2.7 million more learning-related messages when they have access compared to those on a waitlist. The platform includes break reminders; teens average under 15 minutes of daily use, below typical social media patterns.
What changes for secondary students planning university
- Grades 10–12 students in the US can now organise multiple college applications and deadlines in one AI-backed tool.
- Active learning features like flashcards and quizzes help students study; users with access send 2.7 million more learning-related messages.
- Daily use averages under 15 minutes, with built-in break reminders reducing excessive screen time risk.
How to help your child use College Planner well
- Use College Planner alongside school counsellor guidance and family discussions, not as a replacement.
- Teach your child to ask targeted questions and verify AI responses rather than accepting answers without checking.
- Explore Study Mode and flashcards together for homework to model how to use learning features actively.