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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    College essays by Chat GPT? It’s okay, says college admissions officer

    What would a Chat GPT-generated college essay look like, and how much would it threaten the admissions process for prospective students?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Sep 19, 2023 • 1 min read

    What would a Chat GPT-generated college essay look like, and how much would it threaten the admissions process for prospective students?

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    What happened to the American boy band?
    1. 0:00US has spent over $60 billion in Ukraine. Can public support maintain?
    2. 11:48College essays by Chat GPT? It’s okay, says college admissions officerYou’re reading this
    3. 25:31Tour De France for women: Why did it take so long?
    4. 41:16*NSYNC is back. What’s behind the enduring legacy of boy bands?
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand