Last week, I showed an example of a lackluster college essay presented by Jeff Selingo, author of Who Gets In and Why? Regarding the essay, he wrote: “I asked admissions deans who already find the essay susceptible to manipulation what they thought of ChatGPT. One dean at a highly selective private suggested it might accelerate an idea floated by some of his colleagues to turn the essay into an independent assessment proctored by a counselor. In such a case, students would be

This essay is full of clichés, unnecessary words that don’t add meaning, and is repetitive. Any student who had a parent go through an illness could write the same essay. Lacking personal examples, it “tells” rather than “shows.” It actually seems to be machine-generated. ChatGPT is only as good as what’s been put into it. So far, that doesn’t include the detailed experiences that can only be lived–and written about–by a human.

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For the next couple of weeks, I'll be posting college feedback from students. I am LOVING Providence right now. I cannot wait to go back!! :) I love the atmosphere of the school. Everyone is so genuine and kind and there is ALWAYS something to do. Our D1 sports are so strong and everything is all right on the same campus- from the food to the easily accessible places…my professors are incredible. Seriously. the classes can be tough, but I have so much of a support system from