Explore the intriguing world of using ChatGPT for admissions essays. Discover the balance between leveraging AI for inspiration and maintaining your unique voice. Thomas dives into the ethical dilemmas of outsourcing your essay writing while emphasizing the importance of authenticity. Learn tips for effectively using this technology without sacrificing personal expression. It’s a conversation that tackles the risks and rewards of blending AI with your individual narrative!
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Friend's ChatGPT Admissions Essay
Thomas recounts a friend using ChatGPT to generate a Harvard admissions essay and asking for his opinion.
He listened and found the essay well-written but questioned its authenticity and origin.
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Use ChatGPT Only For Idea Generation
Avoid relying on ChatGPT to write your admissions essay because it can produce a sterile, impersonal product.
Use ChatGPT only to generate ideas or test directions, not to craft your final voice.
insights INSIGHT
Anchoring Harms Original Voice
Human brains anchor to the first example they see, which can skew creativity and voice.
A ChatGPT draft can imprint itself and make applicants revert to that polished but impersonal tone.
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If you don't know ChatGPT, it's a new technology that can - among other things - create well-written texts for many purposes. An admission essay would not be different. But what are the positive and negative points of using such technology?
In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas gives his perspective on this topic, highlighting the risks of relying on ChatGPT to write the most flawless essay. One of the most important things in an admission essay is recognizing the writer’s personality in the words. Automated technology will create a perfect but impersonal essay.
However, ChatGPT can be helpful when it comes to generating ideas and being an inspiration. Thomas gives you tips to utilize this new tool the right way.
Key Highlights
Learn whether or not you can and should use ChatGPT.
Tips on the efficiency and legality of this new technology.
ChatGPT can be very insightful and good at generating ideas.
The personality of the writer needs to come through the essay.
Why outsource your effort to write the perfect essay?
About Thomas
Thomas is a parent and alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania. After earning his MBA at the Wharton School in 2003, he moved to Silicon Valley. For three years, he was director of admissions and financial aid at Wharton School. He worked closely with admissions professionals, students, alumni, and professors to create the best possible MBA class.
Thomas has been an entrepreneur his entire life in the fields of finance, agriculture, wellness, and sporting goods. As the founder of Global Education Opportunities, he works with diverse and underserved communities to help them become successful college students. Thomas started the podcast Admittedly because he is passionate about demystifying the application process for parents and applicants.
Admittedly: College Admissions with Thomas Caleel