I'm a college admissions expert, and my top students use AI. Here's how your kids should use AI on their essays.

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Should students be allowed to use AI on their college admissions essays?

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I graduated from UC Berkeley with a job lined up, but I was quickly laid off. I found my next job by cold emailing.

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The author was laid off from her first job after college.

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I'm struggling to pay off my $300,000 student loan debt. The coming changes to repayment plans have me even more worried.

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The author is struggling to pay off her student loan debt.

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I work with college students, and they're more prepared for the AI-focused workforce than anyone. But they can't get jobs.

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The author says Gen Z is well-equipped for the AI-focused workforce.

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As a recent college graduate, I knew I'd have to do more than just send out my résumé. I found my first job from a Facebook post.

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The author graduated from college with a job lined up.

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I couldn't land a job in New York City after college, so I'm a barista. I often debate whether I should give up and move home.

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The author works as a barista in New York City.

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I thought college would be the happiest 4 years of my life. They've been the loneliest.

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The author felt isolated and lonely while in college.

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I built a six-figure business as a teen. When I applied to colleges, I realized I still have a lot left to learn.

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The author started a business as a teenager.

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I just landed my first job post-college after 2 years of unemployment. I should be excited, but all I feel is survivor's guilt.

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The author just landed his first job post-college.

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I'm an American who studied abroad at a college in China. My time there inspired the rest of my career.

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The author (right) studied abroad in China in college.

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