The Promise and Perils of AI in College Admissions
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Colleges like Kenyon use a holistic, committee-based approach to evaluate applications, considering multiple factors to contextualize applicants.
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Some colleges utilize AI tools to efficiently process applications, but risks include missing unique student qualities not reflected in data.
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AI-written application essays raise academic integrity concerns; admissions officers use triangulation to identify authentic student voices.
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AI could perpetuate biases, but oversight, diversity, and equitable design could mitigate harm; human involvement still crucial.
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AI shows promise to help admissions in areas like outreach and search tools, but direct student experiences still core to process.