And what is also catching on: Counselors then plug those student achievements into a generative AI tool to help compose the letter of recommendation. While plenty of headlines have been penned about students’ generative AI use and education institutions’ concerns, the question of school counselors using it to aid the college admissions process has been largely unaddressed. Using AI Ethically to Apply to CollegeThe usage should come with guardrails. Each expert also gave the reminder for educators and students to check first with both high school and college AI policies. Colleges are mixed on allowing students to use AI in their applications, with some encouraging it while others outright ban its usage.