Try the Bolt Application Reader Agent at no cost—now available in free preview through late June. Bolt Application Reader Agent, our intelligent application-scoring agent powered by Bolt AI, is now available to all Engage users as a free preview. No credits will be used while in preview; try it today!
Integrated into the Decisions module, the Bolt Application Reader Agent serves as an intelligent “first reader” for applications. It evaluates applications at designated stages of your Decision Board, applying your predefined criteria and AI instructions to deliver consistent, objective assessments.
Bolt Application Reader is a premium feature that is subject to usage-based billing. It is disabled by default and must be activated by an administrator in Billing settings.
Stage-Based Evaluation: Configure specific stages in your Decision Board where the agent will automatically evaluate applications upon entry.
Customizable AI Instructions: Define detailed guidance for each decision criterion to shape the agent’s scoring, ensuring alignment with your institution’s priorities.
Comprehensive AI Analysis: Access a detailed breakdown of the agent’s evaluation, including per-criterion scores, summaries, and the reasoning behind each assessment.
Embedded Document References: Clickable chips link to specific application documents (e.g., essays, transcripts), allowing quick verification of the agent’s references within the analysis sidebar.
Collaborative Feedback Mechanism: Provide feedback on specific criteria or overall evaluations to prompt reassessment, combining AI efficiency with human insight.
Manual Re-Evaluation Options: Re-run evaluations for individual criteria or entire applications as needed, accommodating updates to application information or criteria settings.
The Bolt Application Reader Agent streamlines your admissions workflow by automating initial application reviews, ensuring consistent and objective evaluations. This allows your admissions team to focus on strategic decision-making and engaging with applicants.
With the free preview available through late June and no impact on credit usage, it’s an ideal time to integrate Bolt AI into your admissions process.
👉 Ready to try it? Navigate to the Decisions module to activate the Bolt Application Reader Agent today—just provide AI instructions on your criteria, and the agent will do the rest.
For additional information on the Bolt Application Reader Agent, check out our dedicated help article.