AI tools are most commonly used during the admissions process to review transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays
SEATTLE, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has published a recent survey report that assesses the prevalence of using AI in admissions at educational institutions. The report also shares insight into the top reasons why educational institutions are currently using or planning to use AI tools. In total, Intelligent.com researchers surveyed 399 education professionals with an in-depth knowledge of their schools' admissions processes.
According to the survey, 56 percent of respondents say their school currently uses AI in their admissions process, 7 percent say their school plans to implement AI in admissions by the end of this year, 19 percent say by 2024, and 5 percent say by 2025 or later. Conversely, 13 percent say their school has no plans to implement AI in admissions. Furthermore, among respondents who work in higher education, those employed at public or large schools were more likely to currently or plan to use AI in admissions than those in private, medium, or small institutions.
"As this survey points out, most institutions are now using or intend to use AI to evaluate students' applications including essays, transcripts, and recommendations," says Professor and Higher Education Advisor, Diane Gayeski. "But if you think that before AI existed, seasoned admissions experts or professors carefully read and considered each application, you're wrong. Most institutions get thousands of applications, and they are often quickly reviewed and scored by temporary workers who use scoring tools provided to them by the admission office."
Of respondents whose schools currently use AI in admissions, 73 percent say AI is used to 'review letters of recommendation,' 71 percent say to 'review transcripts,' and 61 percent say to 'communicate with applicants.' Likewise, among respondents whose schools plan to implement AI in admissions, 63 percent say AI will be used to 'review transcripts,' 55 percent say to 'review letters of recommendation,' and 54 percent say to 'communicate with applicants.'
Additionally, of respondents whose schools currently or plan to use AI in admissions, their top reasons for doing so include increasing efficiency, making more informed decisions, and decreasing bias. Despite the majority belief that AI can reduce bias in admissions, 65 percent of all respondents are 'somewhat' or 'very concerned' about the ethical implications of AI.
This survey was commissioned by Intelligent.com and conducted online by the survey platform Pollfish. It was launched on September 6, 2023, and 399 respondents completed the full survey. To qualify for the survey, all participants had to be aged 25 or older, be employed for wages in the education sector, and have a household income of at least $50,000 per year. Respondents were then screened to include only those employed at a private high school or in higher education and who self-reported that they were very knowledgeable about their schools' admissions practices. To view the complete report, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/8-in-10-colleges-will-use-ai-in-admissions-by-2024/
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