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Why college applicants sound like AI even when they're not
Original: Why college applicants sound like AI even when they’re not using it
College applicants are increasingly writing in a polished, formulaic style that admissions readers associate with AI-generated text, even when the work is entirely their own. Years of exposure to chatbot writing, essay coaching and template-driven advice have shaped how students express themselves, raising new questions about how admissions offices distinguish authentic student voice from machine-assisted writing.
Why now: Admissions season is underway and concerns about AI use in application essays are highly topical.
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