Using its funding leverage, the US federal government should push colleges to adopt a three-year undergraduate model for most programs—shortened from the current four-year structure—and allow direct entry into professional schools from high school, as is common in Europe. Such reforms would also help counterbalance potential labour reductions resulting from enhanced enforcement of immigration laws under Trump: By accelerating educational pipelines, the US could replenish its labour force with qualified non-immigrant workers who enter the job market sooner, and remain professionally active for longer. AI can now provide instant, personalised feedback on written work, allowing students to improve their materials in real time—a significant advantage over delayed instructor responses.