Quiz on College Admissions and Generative AI

What was one of the first questions raised when chat GPT came into the national discourse?

• Would this enhance creativity in students?

• Would this enable students to cheat?

• Would this replace traditional textbooks?

• Would this improve student-teacher communication?

What did colleges lack in terms of policies to address the use of generative AI in the college admissions process?

• Strict disciplinary policies

• Consistent coherent policies

• Technology integration policies

• Financial aid policies

What is one of the concerns colleges have regarding the use of chat GPT in college admissions?

• Taking spots from more deserving students

• Reducing workload for admissions committees

• Enhancing student creativity

• Improving academic performance

What is a common phrase or word that essay Consultants identified as a red flag for AI-generated essays?

• Tapestry

• Canvas

• Palette

• Brushstroke

How did the dean of undergraduate admissions at GW describe the words generated by AI in essays?

• Hollow, thin, flat

• Rich, vibrant, deep

• Complex, layered, profound

• Detailed, elaborate, intricate

What did the president of Common App mention about allegations of plagiarism in essays using AI?

• They are investigated

• They are ignored

• They are encouraged

• They are dismissed

What type of tools are some universities using to detect AI usage in essays?

• Content analysis tools

• Grammar correction tools

• AI detection tools

• Plagiarism detection tools

What is one of the challenges mentioned regarding the use of AI detection tools in admissions committees?

• Difficult to understand

• Expensive to implement

• Highly accurate

• Not foolproof

What trend do policies regarding the use of generative AI in college admissions seem to be following?

• Trending towards having things in writing

• Trending towards complete ban

• Trending towards outsourcing admissions

• Trending towards more leniency

What recent development in college admissions suggests a move away from relying solely on essays?

• Implementing AI-based essay grading

• Introducing more essay prompts

• Reinstating the requirement for SAT

• Increasing word limits for essays