606: Navigating College Applications with AI (Part 2): What Colleges Say + My Advice to Students and Counselors

In this episode, Ethan discusses the use of AI in the college application process, expanding on a previous interview with Jen Rubin from Foundry 10. He addresses his primary concern about AI safety, the Common App guidelines, and college policies regarding AI use, highlighting quotes from Princeton and Caltech. Ethan emphasizes the importance of students' authentic work and the potential loss of personal growth if AI is overused, advocating for students to do their own writing. He shares examples of ethical and unethical AI use, poses a guiding question for students, and provides examples from Brown University and other institutions. Ethan also touches on the environmental impact of AI and shares resources for staying informed on AI in college admissions.