AI and College Essays: Insights from Top Schools
Everywhere I go, folks ask me about AI and college essays.
- Should we be worried?
- Should we ignore it?
- Should we learn to use it?
- Should we teach our students to use it?
As with all things college-essay-related, we’re keeping our eyes open, staying on top of the news, the rumors, and the vaguely true.
Today I wanted to share a few resources from schools and organizations that have something to say about this issue.
- Brown University: Integrity in the Application Process
- Georgia Tech: Application Review Process | Undergraduate Admission
- Cal Tech: Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions AI Policy
- Cornell University: Application Process and Requirements
- Emory University: Use of Artificial Intelligence (scroll down)
- Common Application: Fraud Policy
This is not a comprehensive list, by any means. We expect more schools to develop policies in the coming years.
In the meantime, remember that an ethical essay coaching process is built upon three important principles:
- Theme matters more than topic
- Reviewing is simple if you know what to look for
- Every exercise, meeting and email has a purpose
The Wow Method follows these principles, and you can too. If you don’t already have our ten steps, download a copy today.
Susan Knoppow is CEO of Wow Writing Workshop. She can be reached at susan@wowwritingworkshop.com
