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Ideas for Using the Kaleidoscope MCP Connector

By using the Kaleidoscope MCP Connector, you can ask questions about your programs in plain language instead of building reports by hand. This article gives example questions to try, organized by what you’re trying to find out.

The Kaleidoscope MCP connector lets you ask questions about your programs in plain language through your AI assistant, instead of building reports or searching through the platform by hand. You can use it to check application counts, review progress, applicant trends, awards, and more.

Programs and Setup

  • Which programs are currently accepting applications?

  • Which of our programs close in the next 30 days?

  • What time zone and date is [Program Name] set to close?

  • What sub-scholarships are part of [Auto-Match Program Name], and what are their eligibility requirements from the landing page?

  • Which sub-scholarships are set to auto-apply?

  • Which programs require a recommendation or other contributor form?

  • List all the questions asked on page [Page Title] of the application for [Program Name].

  • Give me the description from the landing page of [Program Name].

  • Create a blank PDF copy of [Program Name], including answer options.

Application Volume and Statuses

  • How many applications have we received for [Program Name] this cycle?

  • How many qualified applications do we have for [Sub-Scholarship Name]?

  • Which applicants started but haven’t submitted, and when did they last make progress?

  • How many applications came in during the last week before the deadline?

  • Compare how many applications were in progress or complete last week versus this week.

Tip: Once you have an answer, ask to build on it: “Summarize this information,” or “Create a one-page summary I can share with my team.”

Applicant Insights

  • What is the GPA distribution of applicants for [Program Name]?

  • Which colleges or universities are applicants planning to attend?

  • What majors are most common?

  • How many applicants are from [State] versus out of state?

  • Which applicants played [Sport] and have a GPA of [GPA] or higher?

  • Summarize the common themes in applicant essays for [Program Name].

  • Who qualified for [Sub-Scholarship Name]?

  • Pull up the full application for [Applicant First Name] [Applicant Last Name].

  • Compare [Program Name A] and [Program Name B], including data trends from each.

Review Process

  • What review rounds are set up for [Program Name], and when do they open and close?

  • How many applications are in [Round Name], and how many are assigned to each reviewer?

  • Which reviewers haven’t started scoring yet?

  • What percentage of reviews are complete for this round?

  • What are the average scores in [Round Name], and who are the top candidates?

  • Help me draft a reminder email to reviewers with the round deadline.

Awards and Disbursements

  • Who has been marked as a winner for [Program Name]?

  • What disbursements have been made this year, and what’s still pending?

  • How much have we awarded in total for [Program Name] this year?

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