Why college applicants sound like AI even when they are not using it

Oct 5, 2026 · Issue 10 · 2 sources, 2 articles

According to an article published on October 5, some college applicants sound like AI even when they do not use it. This also makes it harder to assess application essays.

Who is affected and how

student

Original writing can also look suspicious as AI-generated, so it is worth keeping traces of the writing process.

teacher

In assessing admissions texts, style alone is not sufficient evidence.

Sources

• Why college applicants sound like AI even when they’re not using itthe boston globe · Oct 5, 2026
• Why college applicants sound like AI even when they’re not using it - The Boston Globebostonglobe.com · Oct 5, 2026

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