What is Bria?
Bria is BridgeU’s new AI assistant for students. She helps them explore universities, understand application requirements, and navigate the platform more independently—so you can focus on strategic advising and high-impact conversations.
Bria launches first to students and will continue improving based on feedback and usage.
How does Bria support your students?
🎓 University research & discovery
Students can ask Bria things like:
“What are the best UK universities for Engineering?”
“How many teacher recommendations does Yale require?”
Bria provides helpful suggestions based on the student’s profile and academic interests.
📝 Application guidance
Bria can explain:
Requirements for destinations (e.g., US, UK, Australia, Canada)
Test requirements and deadlines
Essay planning tips
How to prepare for interviews or university events
🧭 BridgeU platform support
Students can ask Bria how to use BridgeU features, such as:
Requesting recommendations
Managing their profile
Understanding university lists
Exploring resources
How does Bria benefit counselors?
⏱️ Saves time on repetitive questions
Bria answers common queries that students often ask repeatedly.
🎯 Encourages student independence
Students explore options proactively, helping them arrive at meetings better prepared.
💬 Improves advising conversations
With foundational questions addressed, your guidance can focus on decision-making, fit evaluation, and strategic planning.
How students can access Bria
Students can open Bria via the chat icon when they log in to BridgeU. No setup is required.
How you can support your students
Encourage them to use Bria for early research
Suggest they ask Bria specific questions about universities or requirements
Remind them to double-check key deadlines with you
Use their research as a starting point for advising sessions