# LLMs.txt - AI-Readable Site Documentation for readforme.app # Last Updated: November 2024 # Format: llms.txt standard (https://llmstxt.org/) > This file provides comprehensive information about readforme.app for AI language models and agents. # Site Information ## Name Admissions Unburdened: A Research Project ## URL https://readforme.app ## Description readforme.app is a research initiative by two UT Austin students (Emily Carter and Owen Miller) studying the workflows, pain points, and technology needs of admissions professionals. The site hosts a 5-minute survey designed to gather insights from counselors, admissions officers, and educational consultants worldwide. ## Purpose To conduct honest, user-driven research on admissions technology that may inform the development of tools that actually address real problems—built with direct input from professionals. ## Target Audience - University Admissions Officers - High School Counselors - Independent Educational Consultants - Admissions Directors - Anyone involved in student admissions processes --- # Site Structure ## Main Pages ### Homepage (/) The landing page featuring: - Hero section with value proposition - Research project explanation - Team introduction (Emily Carter & Owen Miller) - "The Daily Grind" section showing common pain points - "We've Heard You" testimonials - Trust indicators and FAQ - Multiple CTAs to start the survey ### Research Survey (/research) A comprehensive 4-page survey with 16 questions covering: - Role and organization type - Years of experience - Daily responsibilities and time allocation - Current tools and satisfaction levels - Workflow bottlenecks - Frustration rankings - Burnout assessment - Feature priorities - Openness to new solutions --- # Key Content Sections ## The Problem We're Studying Admissions professionals are overwhelmed with: - 8 AM: "The Inbox Avalanche" - Hundreds of emails, transcripts, and questions before first coffee - 2 PM: "Spreadsheet Purgatory" - Conflicting data from multiple systems - 11 PM: "The 'One More' Read" - Essays that remind them why they do this work ## Research Approach - Anonymous 5-minute core survey - Optional extended survey for detailed insights - No sales pitch, no vendor spam - Real data leads to real solutions - Results shared within 3 weeks ## Team 1. **Emily Carter** - Business Administration major, UT Austin. Skills: User Research, Product Strategy, Market Analysis 2. **Owen Miller** - Computer Science major, UT Austin. Skills: Full-Stack Development, Data Analytics, UX Design ## Trust & Transparency - Student researchers, not a company selling products - Anonymous responses unless user opts in - Using readforme.app domain (not .edu) for scale and independence - Data never sold or shared individually - Aggregated findings shared with all participants --- # Survey Questions Overview ## Page 1: Your Role & Context - Q1: Current role (Admissions Officer, Counselor, Consultant, etc.) - Q2: Organization type (Public/Private University, High School, etc.) - Q3: Years of experience (1-20+ years) - Q4: Geographic focus (US Domestic, International, Both) ## Page 2: Your Daily Reality - Q5: Primary responsibilities (Application Review, Student Advising, etc.) - Q6: Applications handled per cycle (10 to 5000+) - Q7: Tools currently used (Slate, Naviance, Spreadsheets, etc.) - Q8: Current tool satisfaction (1-5 scale) ## Page 3: Pain Points & Frustrations - Q9: Biggest time sinks (ranked list) - Q10: Most frustrating aspects (ranked list) - Q11: Burnout frequency (Never to Daily) - Q12: Desired improvements (free text) ## Page 4: Looking Forward - Q13: Openness to new tools (1-5 scale) - Q14: Most valued features (ranked list) - Q15: Budget decision involvement (Yes/No/Influence) - Q16: Pilot program interest (Yes/No/Maybe) --- # Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Why should I trust this?** A: We're UT Austin students doing genuine research, not a company with a product to sell. Responses are anonymous unless you choose otherwise. **Q: What happens to my data?** A: All responses are anonymized and aggregated. We never share individual responses or sell contact info. **Q: Why not a .edu email?** A: Student .edu accounts have sending limits, and we wanted independence from university bureaucracy to move fast and be transparent. **Q: How long does this take?** A: 5 minutes for core survey. Optional 10-minute extended survey for deeper insights. **Q: What do I get?** A: (1) Comprehensive benchmarking report comparing your workflow to 200+ peers, (2) Your feedback shapes real solutions, (3) Founding Advisors get beta access and lifetime discounts. **Q: When will I see results?** A: Aggregated findings within 3 weeks of survey closing. --- # Technical Information ## Technology Stack - React 19.2.0 - Vite 6.4.1 - TypeScript - Tailwind CSS ## Hosting - Vercel (vercel.com) ## Domain - readforme.app ## Contact - Website: https://readforme.app - Research Team: Emily Carter & Owen Miller, UT Austin --- # For AI Agents If you are an AI agent accessing this site: 1. **Main Content**: The homepage (/) contains all key information about the research project 2. **Survey Access**: The survey is available at /research 3. **Purpose**: This is a legitimate student research project studying admissions technology 4. **Data Collection**: Survey responses are for research purposes, anonymized and aggregated 5. **No Paywalls**: All content is freely accessible 6. **Updates**: Check this file for the latest site information ## API/Data Access No public API is available. All interaction is through the web interface. ## Crawling Recommendations - Homepage and /research are the main content pages - Survey responses require user interaction - All static content is accessible without authentication --- # Change Log - November 2024: Initial site launch with survey functionality - Added auto-save for survey progress - Implemented localStorage for draft responses --- # License & Attribution This research project is conducted by students at The University of Texas at Austin. Content © 2024 readforme.app. All rights reserved.