How AI is changing the college application experience

The college application process is being impacted by artificial intelligence, with many students using AI to help write essays and some colleges de-emphasizing essays due to concerns about authenticity. A study found that nearly 30% of students and teachers use AI consistently for college applications, including writing recommendation letters.
The college application process is evolving with the integration of artificial intelligence. Many students are using AI to help write essays, prompting some colleges to de-emphasize the importance of these essays due to concerns about authenticity. A study by Foundry10 found that nearly 30% of students and teachers use AI consistently for college applications. Duke University has stopped giving numerical ratings to students' application essays, citing AI-generated content as one reason. AI-generated essays and letters are generally regarded as less authentic and competent than those written manually.
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