The Truth about College Admission The Truth about AI and Admission-- Sal Khan, Khan Academy
Sep 6, 2023
Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, discusses the impact of AI on college admission, including its implementation in reading rooms and improving essays. The conversation also covers the development of chat GPT and ConMigo, AI tools in college admissions, and the potential of AI to democratize and improve the process.
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Admissions Directors on AI
- Sal Khan spoke with two university admissions directors about AI's impact.
- They welcomed AI, believing it democratizes essay support, previously an uneven playing field.
Transparency and AI
- Sal Khan believes openly acknowledging AI use can reduce anxiety around it.
- Admissions directors who adapt processes to account for AI create a more promising application experience.
Using AI for Essays
- Use AI tools like Khanmigo for essay brainstorming and feedback, not writing.
- Future AI could provide admissions committees with detailed reports of the essay writing process.