Applying to College? Here’s How A.I. Tools Might Hurt, or Help. (Published 2023)
ChatGPT might change the application essay forever.
TL;DR
- University officials, teachers, and high school seniors were consulted about college admissions essays.
- AI tools like ChatGPT can generate school essays, prompting consideration of their impact on college applications.
- Admissions officers use writing samples to identify unique applicant qualities.
- Universities are trying to understand how AI technologies work and their implications for admissions.
- Juan Espinoza, director of undergraduate admissions at Virginia Tech, was among those contacted.