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High schoolers and parents turn to ChatGPT and other chatbots for college admissions help — Static01.nyt.com

High schoolers and parents turn to ChatGPT and other chatbots for college admissions help

High school students and their parents are increasingly using A.I. chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude Pro and Microsoft Copilot to research schools, brainstorm essays and estimate admission chances, the New York Times reported on Jan. 28, 2026. In one example, Rosemary Davis, a Massachusetts school librarian, began asking ChatGPT

Seniors pare back identity details in college essays amid Trump administration crackdown — Static01.nyt.com

Seniors pare back identity details in college essays amid Trump administration crackdown

High school seniors this admissions cycle are omitting or downplaying details about race, gender and immigration in their college essays as the Trump administration has intensified actions targeting diversity initiatives, according to interviews with students, parents and counselors. The shift follows the 2023 Supreme Court decision limiting affirmative action and