When should students use AI in their college applications? Although educators have not come to a consensus, one thing’s for sure: AI is here to stay! Last month, I attended the Independent Educational Consultants Association’s (IECA) annual conference in Baltimore. One presentation I found particularly important was “Preserving Student Authenticity in Applications,” presented by Meredith Lombardi (Director of Education and Training Common App), Katherine Nerona-Balog (Indepe