The future of university applications in the age of AI
Tuesday 10 June 2025
12:35 - 13:15
Open to all
Summary
AI is transforming university applications – but what does this mean for advisers and university guidance professionals?
This session explores how AI is already shaping the admissions process, from AI-assisted personal statements to chatbots and automated application reviews, as well as examining how students, schools, and universities are adapting to these changes. We’ll examine the benefits, challenges, and ethical dilemmas of using AI in university applications.
Further, what does the future look like for university applications in the age of AI? If AI writes and reads applications, where does human judgement fit in? How can we ensure fairness, transparency and authenticity in the process?
This session will also provide practical guidance for advisers and university guidance professionals navigating this evolving landscape, equipping them with the knowledge and strategies needed to support students in an AI-driven admissions era.
This session explores how AI is already shaping the admissions process, from AI-assisted personal statements to chatbots and automated application reviews, as well as examining how students, schools, and universities are adapting to these changes. We’ll examine the benefits, challenges, and ethical dilemmas of using AI in university applications.
Further, what does the future look like for university applications in the age of AI? If AI writes and reads applications, where does human judgement fit in? How can we ensure fairness, transparency and authenticity in the process?
This session will also provide practical guidance for advisers and university guidance professionals navigating this evolving landscape, equipping them with the knowledge and strategies needed to support students in an AI-driven admissions era.
