Anne Kim
Senior editor at Washington Monthly who reported on the rise of video essays in college admissions and discussed industry trends and equity concerns in the episode.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 11min
Colleges turn to video essays to counter AI-written submissions
In this discussion, Anne Kim, a Senior Editor at Washington Monthly, dives into the innovative shift of colleges adopting video essays for admissions to combat AI-generated submissions. She explains the different formats, from short monologues to produced videos, and highlights the growing trend among institutions since 2023. Anne raises concerns about equity, noting that polished videos may favor wealthier students, while also discussing emerging services like script coaching. This conversation sheds light on the future of college admissions in a tech-driven world.
Sep 30, 2025 • 11min
Colleges turn to video essays to counter AI-written submissions
In this discussion, Anne Kim, a senior editor at Washington Monthly, addresses the rising trend of colleges requiring video essays to combat AI-generated admissions submissions. She reveals that nearly a third of high school seniors used AI for essays, prompting institutions to consider video alternatives. Kim highlights the potential equity issues, noting how polished video submissions could disadvantage lower-income students. She also mentions the growing market for video production services in admissions, illustrating both innovation and concern in higher education.
