AI has quickly changed college admissions. Students turn to bots to help write their essays, making it harder for admissions folks to get a sense of a student’s voice and thinking. And some colleges embrace AI as a way to automate the evaluation of admissions essays, leading some to worry about the signal that sends to students. On this episode, Jeff talks to a veteran college enrollment official who is leading an AI experiment at his university, and an admissions consultant who has changed her mind about what she advises applicants about using AI.

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How Is AI Changing College Admissions?

JUN 9, 202649 MIN
Learning Curve

How Is AI Changing College Admissions?

JUN 9, 202649 MIN

Description

On this episode, Jeff talks to a veteran college enrollment official who is leading an AI experiment at his university, and an admissions consultant who has changed her mind about what she advises applicants about using AI. Related links: “Should AI score admissions essays?” by Jeff Young in The Chronicle of Higher Education “I’m a college admissions counselor. I’ve changed my mind about students using ChatGPT,” by Sophie Sajnani in The San Francisco Examiner. “What will be scarce?” by Alex Imas on his Ghosts of Electricity Substack. Thanks to this week’s sponsor, Studiosity. EPISODE CREDITS: Reported and produced by Jeff YoungMusic by Komiku©Copyright 2026 Learning Curve Productions LLC