AI has only been around for a short time, but it is already having an impact on private school admissions. Both schools and families have noticed that AI will influence how the application process works. The changes might take place as soon as the next admission cycle for the 24-25 school year. The private school admissions process can be a difficult and time consuming task for parents and students alike. As such, it's no surprise that many families are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to help with their applications.
But what exactly is AI, and how can it be used to write application responses?
In short, AI is a type of computer technology that uses algorithms to create “intelligent” software programs capable of responding to complex data inputs. Think of it as a “smart” computer that can learn from its environment and make decisions in real time. In the context of private school admissions, this means that AI can analyze an applicant’s data and generate personalized application answers tailored specifically for them.
How Can Parents & Students Use AI for Private School Admission?
Applying for private school admission involves multiple steps—from filling out forms to writing essays. Essay writing can be quite time consuming. By putting in application prompts and keywords, families can generate essays for their private school applications. But how do you keep your answers authentic?
Although AI can be extremely helpful during the admissions process, there are some limitations when it comes to essay writing with this technology. For one thing, these software programs cannot always detect subtle nuances or emotion in language that could potentially give an essay more depth or meaning than what an algorithm might produce on its own. Additionally, even if an essay does meet all of the technical requirements, it may still lack creativity or originality which is something that only human beings have the capability of providing right now.
Parents and Students who use AI to write their essays will save time initially, but in order to personalize their work, they will need to revisit the essays and add personal and experiential information that AI cannot provide. Schools may soon have programs to determine if an essay was written by a human or AI, so it is important to take the time to edit and “humanize” your essays. Schools will be aware that some families will be using AI. Make sure that your essays stand out for the right reasons.
What does this mean for students?
Private schools may start to place more importance on other parts of the application process. Interviews will likely have more weight and schools could ask students to write essays on site when they visit so they can compare that writing to the essays which were submitted on the application. It is likely that the essays written at school visits will be with pen and paper rather than a computer. Students will not only need to come up with content, but will need to focus on spelling, grammar, and structure of their essays. It is also possible that assessments and teacher recommendations will become more important. Schools need new ways to get information about students and these are valued sources.
In conclusion, AI is revolutionizing the way families approach the private school admissions process. AI powered services will change the way families write essays, influence how schools assess applicants, and create new models for admission. You can use AI as an aid to write essays when you apply to school, but you will still need to put in time and energy into all parts of the application process so that the private schools will truly get to know you and your family. It will be more important than ever to understand how to stand out as a strong applicant.
If you want to ensure that you stand out as a strong applicant in the ever-evolving world of private school admission, don't hesitate to contact Lisa Marfisi, an experienced educational consultant who can guide you through the entire process. Lisa has a proven track record of helping families navigate the complexities of the admissions process. With her help, you can gain a competitive edge and maximize your chances of getting accepted into the school of your choice.