Preadmission Student Advising: A Prototype Computerized System

One domain that is appropriate for expert system usage is student advising. For instance, students in universities can receive advising and counseling regarding financial aid, selection of majors, and course planning. This paper discusses the development of a prototypical computerized system designed to provide advice to high school students or college freshmen who are uncertain about the desirability of attending a university or undectded about a potential major. The on-demand consultation gathers information about a student's grades, interests, test scores, and aptitudes. It assesses student qualifications for admission and evaluate student's qualifications for a variety of majors. It then recommends curricula the student should consider and recommends appropriate courses for the student's first year.