AI-Powered Admissions: EdUp International Episode 5, with Jason Hall, President of Study Plans
In this podcast episode, Jason Hall shares his career journey from tech to higher ed, discussing both the challenges and joys along the way. He gives a shout-out to INTO Global, talks about the changing landscape for Pathways Providers post-COVID, and highlights the Globe Trotters United Facebook group and his famous visa appointment wait times spreadsheet.
The episode delves into the topic of AI and cheating, covering how-to-cheat videos, false accusations against second-language learners, crafting effective AI prompts, and using AI tools to prevent cheating.
Finally, the discussion turns to the impact of AI in admissions, addressing issues like overcoming language barriers for parents, replacing cumbersome chat flow spreadsheets, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through AI, and emphasizing the continued need for human engagement in the admissions process.
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EdUp International Episode 5.
YOUR guest is Jason Hall, President and Co-Founder of Study Plans, providing AI-powered admissions solutions in higher ed.
YOUR host is James Shafer, Director of International Student Recruitment & Enrollment at Touro University
In this episode:
Jason shares his career journey from tech to higher ed, discussing both the challenges and joys along the way. He gives a shout-out to INTO Global, talks about the changing landscape for Pathways Providers post-COVID, and highlights the Globe Trotters United Facebook group and his famous visa appointment wait times spreadsheet.
The episode delves into the topic of AI and cheating, covering how-to-cheat videos, false accusations against second-language learners, crafting effective AI prompts, and using AI tools to prevent cheating.
Finally, the discussion turns to the impact of AI in admissions, addressing issues like overcoming language barriers for parents, replacing cumbersome chat flow spreadsheets, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through AI, and emphasizing the continued need for human engagement in the admissions process.
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Jason Hall
President and Co-founder
Jason Hall is the President and Co-founder of Study Plans, has extensive experience in international education and tech marketing. For over 12 years, Jason oversaw international marketing, recruitment, admissions, and enrollment management for major Pathway providers and at top 100 universities – setting records for volume and diversity in enrollments. Prior to his career in education, Jason held marketing positions for four years at tech firms in Portland and the Silicon Valley. Jason holds a BS and MBA from Portland State University. He loves to travel and spend time with his wife and five kids.
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