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Essays, guides, and honest strategy from the team building Primrose. Written for students and families navigating the new reality of applying to top universities.

• Essay Writing·3 min read

  Can Colleges Tell If Your Essay Was Written by AI?

  Admissions officers are getting better at spotting AI-written essays. Here's what actually gives it away, and how to use AI as a tool without sounding like one.

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• Admissions Process·3 min read

  How Admissions Officers Actually Use AI to Screen Applications in 2026

  Colleges aren't hiding it anymore — AI is reading transcripts, scoring essays, and flagging files for human review. Here's what's actually happening behind the scenes.

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