How Scoring Works
Understanding Uncle Tommy's College Robot scoring methodology
100-Point Total Score
Each college receives a comprehensive score out of 100 points based on how well it matches Lilly's specific needs and preferences.
Scoring Tailored for Lilly
Academic Interests:
- • Marketing & Business
- • Pre-law
- • Psychology
- • Pre-physical therapy
Preferences:
- • Strong school spirit
- • Active social scene (NOT commuter)
- • Urban/near city + nature access
- • Teacher support & smaller classes
- • Walk-on dance team opportunity
1. Academic Profile
Evaluates how well the college's academic programs, support systems, and outcomes align with Lilly's interests and learning style.
Program Strength (10 points)
Quality and relevance of programs in Marketing, Business, Pre-law, Psychology, and Pre-PT
Scoring Scale:
- 9-10: Top-ranked programs in multiple areas of interest
- 7-8: Strong programs with good reputation
- 5-6: Solid programs, meets basic requirements
- 3-4: Limited programs or weak in key areas
- 1-2: Missing key programs or poor quality
Student-Faculty Ratio & Class Sizes (10 points)
Access to professors and personalized attention (smaller is better for Lilly)
Scoring Scale:
- 9-10: Ratio <12:1, avg class size <20 students
- 7-8: Ratio 12-15:1, avg class size 20-25
- 5-6: Ratio 15-18:1, avg class size 25-30
- 3-4: Ratio 18-20:1, avg class size 30-40
- 1-2: Ratio >20:1, large lecture halls common
Applied Learning Opportunities (10 points)
Hands-on experiences, internships, research, and real-world application
Scoring Scale:
- 9-10: >80% internship rate, robust partnerships, required experiential learning
- 7-8: 60-80% internship rate, good opportunities
- 5-6: 40-60% internship rate, some opportunities
- 3-4: <40% internship rate, limited opportunities
- 1-2: Primarily theoretical, few hands-on options
Career Preparation (10 points)
Graduate school placement, job placement rates, career services quality
Scoring Scale:
- 9-10: >90% placement rate, excellent grad school acceptance, strong career services
- 7-8: 80-90% placement rate, good grad school outcomes
- 5-6: 70-80% placement rate, adequate services
- 3-4: 60-70% placement rate, limited support
- 1-2: <60% placement rate, weak career services
2. Campus Culture
Assesses the social environment, spirit, and campus life - critical since Lilly wants an active, engaged campus (NOT a commuter school).
School Spirit (10 points)
Traditions, pride, athletic culture, and overall campus energy
Scoring Scale:
- 9-10: Strong Division I/II sports, rich traditions, high student engagement
- 7-8: Active sports culture, good traditions, visible pride
- 5-6: Some traditions, moderate athletic interest
- 3-4: Limited traditions, low sports attendance
- 1-2: Minimal school spirit, apathetic culture
Social Scene (10 points)
Weekend activities, campus vibrancy, residential vs. commuter culture
Scoring Scale:
- 9-10: >90% live on campus, vibrant weekends, diverse activities
- 7-8: 75-90% residential, active campus life
- 5-6: 60-75% residential, some activities
- 3-4: 40-60% residential, limited weekend life
- 1-2: <40% residential, commuter school (avoid!)
Greek Life (10 points)
Presence adds to social scene, but shouldn't dominate (balanced is ideal)
Scoring Scale:
- 9-10: 25-40% Greek, enhances but doesn't dominate
- 7-8: 15-25% Greek, good balance
- 5-6: <15% or >50% Greek (too little or too much)
- 3-4: >60% Greek (overwhelming) or hostile to Greek
- 1-2: Severely unbalanced either direction
3. Location & Environment
Location matters! Lilly wants urban/suburban access with nature nearby, plus lots of sunshine.
Location Appeal (10 points)
Urban/suburban setting, city proximity, nature access, transportation
Scoring Scale:
- 9-10: Perfect balance - urban access + nature nearby, great amenities
- 7-8: Near city (15-30 min), some nature access
- 5-6: Suburban with moderate city access or rural with charm
- 3-4: Remote location, limited city/nature access
- 1-2: Isolated, no urban or nature appeal
Climate & Weather (10 points)
Sunny days, outdoor opportunities, comfortable year-round (Lilly loves sunshine!)
Scoring Scale:
- 9-10: >220 sunny days/year, mild winters, outdoor-friendly
- 7-8: 200-220 sunny days, 4-season but moderate
- 5-6: 180-200 sunny days, some challenging weather
- 3-4: <180 sunny days, harsh winters or summers
- 1-2: Frequently gray/rainy, extreme weather conditions
4. Special Requirements
Lilly's unique interest: walk-on dance team opportunities to continue her passion for dance.
Dance Team Opportunity (10 points)
Walk-on availability, team quality, performance opportunities
Scoring Scale:
- 9-10: Division I/II team with confirmed walk-on policy, competes nationally
- 7-8: Active team with walk-on opportunities, regional competitions
- 5-6: Team exists, some walk-on possibility or strong club options
- 3-4: Limited dance options, uncertain walk-on policy
- 0-2: No dance team or strictly audition-only with no alternatives
Overall Fit Assessment
Highly recommended - Excellent match across most or all categories
Recommended - Strong match in key areas, some minor gaps
Consider - Some good qualities but notable gaps in important areas
Not recommended - Significant mismatches with key preferences
How the AI Evaluates
Claude Sonnet 4.5 (Uncle Tommy's College Robot) analyzes comprehensive research data for each college, comparing it against Lilly's specific profile and preferences.
Each score includes specific reasoning based on actual data points from the research - not just generic assessments. The AI references:
- Specific program names and rankings
- Actual student-faculty ratios and class sizes
- Real internship and placement statistics
- Concrete examples of campus culture (% residential, Greek participation)
- Verifiable location details and climate data
- Dance team policies and competition levels
Scores are calibrated to differentiate meaningfully between colleges while maintaining consistency across all evaluations.