Update app.py

app.py

@@ -57,10 +57,18 @@ def get_course_recommendations(stanine, gwa, strand, hobbies):
         return "Sorry, the recommendation system is not available at the moment. Please try again later."
     
     try:
-        # Validate inputs
-        stanine = int(stanine)
-        gwa = float(gwa)
+        # Validate and convert inputs
+        try:
+            stanine = int(stanine.strip()) if stanine else 0
+        except (ValueError, AttributeError):
+            return "❌ Stanine score must be a valid number between 1 and 9"
         
+        try:
+            gwa = float(gwa.strip()) if gwa else 0
+        except (ValueError, AttributeError):
+            return "❌ GWA must be a valid number between 75 and 100"
+        
+        # Validate ranges
         if not (1 <= stanine <= 9):
             return "❌ Stanine score must be between 1 and 9"
         
@@ -70,7 +78,7 @@ def get_course_recommendations(stanine, gwa, strand, hobbies):
         if not strand:
             return "❌ Please select a strand"
         
-        if not hobbies.strip():
+        if not hobbies or not hobbies.strip():
             return "❌ Please enter your hobbies/interests"
         
         # Get recommendations
@@ -142,26 +150,39 @@ with gr.Blocks(title="PSAU AI Chatbot & Course Recommender", theme=gr.themes.Sof
                     "When is the application deadline?",
                     "How much is the tuition fee?",
                     "Do you offer scholarships?",
-                    "What courses are available?"
+                    "What courses are available?",
+                    "What is the minimum GWA requirement?",
+                    "How can I contact the admissions office?",
+                    "Is there a dormitory available?"
                 ],
                 cache_examples=True
             )
         
         # Course Recommender Tab
         with gr.Tab("🎯 Course Recommender"):
-            gr.Markdown("Get personalized course recommendations based on your academic profile and interests!")
+            gr.Markdown("""
+            Get personalized course recommendations based on your academic profile and interests!
+            
+            **Input Guidelines:**
+            - **Stanine Score**: Enter a number between 1-9 (from your entrance exam)
+            - **GWA**: Enter your General Weighted Average (75-100)
+            - **Strand**: Select your senior high school strand
+            - **Hobbies**: Describe your interests and hobbies in detail
+            """)
             
             with gr.Row():
                 with gr.Column():
-                    stanine_input = gr.Slider(
-                        minimum=1, maximum=9, step=1, value=7,
+                    stanine_input = gr.Textbox(
                         label="Stanine Score (1-9)",
-                        info="Your stanine score from entrance examination"
+                        placeholder="Enter your stanine score (1-9)",
+                        info="Your stanine score from entrance examination",
+                        value="7"
                     )
-                    gwa_input = gr.Slider(
-                        minimum=75, maximum=100, step=0.1, value=85.0,
+                    gwa_input = gr.Textbox(
                         label="GWA (75-100)",
-                        info="Your General Weighted Average"
+                        placeholder="Enter your GWA (75-100)",
+                        info="Your General Weighted Average",
+                        value="85.0"
                     )
                     strand_input = gr.Dropdown(
                         choices=["STEM", "ABM", "HUMSS"],