Changelog
A complete history of features, improvements, and updates.
v1.10.0May 2026 RefreshMay 12, 2026
- ✦Refreshed AI risk reasoning and sources for 12 careers (software engineer, paralegal, attorney, accountant, translator/interpreter, graphic designer, physician, journalist, actor, registered nurse, financial analyst, nurse practitioner/PA) with the latest 2025–2026 evidence
- ✦Raised the AI risk score for Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant from 1 to 2 — now matches the physician and RN tier, since NP/PAs share the same ambient-scribe and clinical-decision-support exposure
v1.9.0College Explorer ExpansionApril 20, 2026
- ✦9 new colleges added to the College Explorer, bringing the total to 161: University of San Diego, Smith College, Vassar, Barnard, Trinity University (San Antonio), Trinity College (Hartford), Baruch, University of Oklahoma, and Cal State Long Beach
- ✦Expanded our inclusion criteria to better match what students actually apply to — a college now qualifies if it ranks top-150 in US News National, top-50 in US News Liberal Arts, or top-100 in Forbes or Niche
- ✦Methodology page now documents the inclusion criteria explicitly — transparency about which colleges we include and why
v1.8.0Complete Program Rankings OverhaulApril 11, 2026
- ✦Overhauled program rankings for all 50+ degrees across 152 colleges
- ✦Every degree now has an expert-reviewed top 30 with consistent scoring
- ✦Rankings cross-referenced against US News, QS, Niche, NRC, and specialty sources
- ✦Added "Also Offering" distinction for schools that have programs but aren't top 30
v1.7.1Favorites, Visit Guides & Campus BeautyApril 5, 2026
- ✦Save colleges to your favorites list with the heart button — filter the explorer to show only your saved schools
- ✦Plan Your Visit section on every college page: guided and self-guided tour info with booking links
- ✦Insider tips for all 152 colleges — the must-see spots, local food, and hidden gems that only students know about
- ✦Campus beauty scores (1-5) for all 152 colleges with architectural descriptions
- ✦Renamed section to "Campus Experience" — now covers social life, academics, Greek life, and campus aesthetics
v1.7.0Campus Culture ScoresApril 4, 2026
- ✦Campus culture ratings for all 152 colleges: social life, academic pressure, and Greek life on a 1-5 scale
- ✦Insider-knowledge blurbs describing each school's social atmosphere — what it actually feels like to be a student there
- ✦New campus culture filters in the College Explorer to find schools that match your social style
v1.6.0AI Risk Rubric OverhaulMarch 15, 2026
- ✦Published AI risk scoring rubric with clear 1-5 definitions so you know exactly what each rating means
- ✦Re-scored all 155 careers against the new rubric with updated reasoning and sources
- ✦Scores now weight entry-level impact more heavily — because that's what matters if you're planning your education
- ✦76 careers adjusted, with the overall distribution shifting toward more realistic ratings
v1.5.0Degree Detail PagesMarch 14, 2026
- ✦Dedicated page for every degree with coursework, difficulty ratings, and "is it right for me?" guidance
- ✦High school subject recommendations to prepare for each major
- ✦Graduate school and career next steps for every degree
v1.4.6Multi-Column Sorting & AI Risk UpdatesMarch 10, 2026
- ✦Shift+click column headers on the career explorer to sort by multiple criteria at once
- ✦Updated AI risk assessments for 11 careers with new Anthropic labor market research data
v1.4.5Interactive College MapMarch 5, 2026
- ✦Interactive map on every college page showing the college's location across the US
- ✦Similar colleges shown as numbered pins with bidirectional hover highlighting
- ✦College logo displayed in the primary map pin
v1.4.4What Colleges Look For & About PageMarch 3, 2026
- ✦New "What Colleges Look For" admissions guide — 10 factors ranked by importance with NACAC data
- ✦New About page — the story of CareerHUD, as told by the AI that built it, with live git-verified stats
v1.4.3New Careers & College GlossaryMarch 2, 2026
- ✦Added 4 new careers: Archaeologist, Video Editor, Screenwriter, and Curator
- ✦All four thoroughly researched and independently audited for salary and AI risk accuracy
- ✦New college glossary page with plain-language definitions of 35 college terms
- ✦College badges (Public/Private, Liberal Arts, NCAA division) now link to their glossary definitions
v1.4.2NCAA Athletics & MascotsMarch 2, 2026
- ✦NCAA athletics added to college pages: division, conference, mascot, and link to NCAA.com
- ✦Filter colleges by athletic division (D1, D2, D3, NAIA, None)
- ✦Search colleges by conference name (e.g. "Big Ten", "Ivy League")
- ✦Streamlined college page header with direct admissions link
v1.4.1Campus & Neighborhood SafetyMarch 2, 2026
- ✦Campus safety and neighborhood safety ratings added to all 151 college pages
- ✦Four-tier system (Very Safe → Use Caution) based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics
v1.4.0Registration, Colleges & Career PagesMarch 1, 2026
- ✦College cards now link directly to full college pages
- ✦Notable alumni added to college profiles
- ✦Career report cards now link to dedicated career pages
- ✦"How to Become One" section on career pages
- ✦Country is now required at sign-up and auto-detected from your location
- ✦Age range selection replaces the old age checkbox (under 16 blocked)
- ✦Profile page reorganized: personal info, school, and academic performance
- ✦Updated privacy policy covering advertising, age protections, and IP detection
v1.3.2College Detail PagesFebruary 28, 2026
- ✦Dedicated college pages with stats, cost breakdown, and top programs
- ✦National ranking display for programs
- ✦SAT Required tag highlighted in red
v1.3.1College Data QualityFebruary 27, 2026
- ✦78 college GPAs updated to verified unweighted values
- ✦21 additional colleges from cross-referencing 6 ranking sources
- ✦Ultra-selective admissions info popup for <10% acceptance schools
v1.3.0College ExplorerFebruary 27, 2026
- ✦151 college profiles with acceptance likelihood calculator
- ✦Filter by major, region, size, and more
- ✦"Straight Talk" sort balances quality with your admission chances
- ✦Methodology page explaining our ranking approach
v1.2.0Privacy & VerificationFebruary 25, 2026
- ✦Account deletion and personal data export
- ✦Email verification on signup
- ✦College student and adult options added to life stage
- ✦Optional country field on profile
v1.1.5Emerging & Futuristic CareersFebruary 22, 2026
- ✦Emerging careers research report
- ✦Futuristic career profiles with dedicated purple theme
- ✦Redesigned landing page
v1.1.4Multiple AssessmentsFebruary 21, 2026
- ✦Take the assessment multiple times and compare results
- ✦Choose your primary assessment
- ✦Delete old assessments
- ✦Enhanced Career Explorer filters with synced career type chips
v1.1.3Mobile ExperienceFebruary 19, 2026
- ✦Mobile hamburger menu
- ✦Optimized header and navigation for small screens
- ✦School autocomplete in profile
v1.1.2Account & Assessment ToolsFebruary 16, 2026
- ✦Password management and forgot password flow
- ✦Abort an in-progress assessment
- ✦Site feedback button on every page
v1.1.1Smarter MatchingFebruary 16, 2026
- ✦Career matching overhaul with more accurate scoring
- ✦"Why isn't this higher?" gap explanations on career cards
- ✦More granular confidence percentages
v1.1.0Explore Hub & Dennis IndexFebruary 16, 2026
- ✦Explore dropdown with Degrees and Career Paths pages
- ✦Dennis Index career scoring with tiered rankings
- ✦Redesigned home page
- ✦Four-state salary sort in Career Explorer
v1.0.316 New Careers & Data AuditFebruary 15, 2026
- ✦16 new careers added (106 total) including Aerospace Engineer
- ✦Audit and correct data across 40+ careers
- ✦Alternate name search (e.g. search "coder" to find Software Engineer)
- ✦Recalibrate all 25 subject profiles for better matching
v1.0.2HUD RebrandFebruary 15, 2026
- ✦Futuristic HUD aesthetic across all pages
- ✦New HUD bracket favicon
v1.0.1Salary & Career InsightsFebruary 15, 2026
- ✦Detailed salary ranges with researched career ceilings and top-earner titles
- ✦AI risk ratings overhauled with new scale and per-career reasoning
- ✦Career feedback — rate how well a career match fits you
- ✦Automatic score recalculation when our algorithm improves
v1.0.0LaunchFebruary 14, 2026
- ✦135-question career assessment measuring 31 psychological dimensions
- ✦Career matching with 90 career profiles
- ✦Interactive report with RIASEC radar, Big Five charts, strengths, and subject recommendations
- ✦Dimension info popups showing which questions influenced each score