Key points:
- AI offers both unprecedented efficiency and the risk of perpetuating biases in admissions
- How universities ethically leverage AI
- College counseling in an AI world: A path to fair access
- For more news on AI in admissions equity, visit eCN's AI in Education hub
As colleges and universities navigate the shifting landscape of higher education, the appeal of employing artificial intelligence in admissions processes has grown significantly.
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