Generative AI can be the academic assistant an underserved student needs

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From essay writing to standardized test prep and scores, navigating the higher education path involves complex twists and turns that can put students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds at a disadvantage. AI tools could provide meaningful aid, but ethical questions still loom.

Although tutoring services, consultants, or essay mentors could be beneficial, they often come with a steep cost, while educational advancement is a process that can be difficult for students who can't afford these extra resources. 

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As a first-generation applicant, I had minimal family guidance when looking at schools and programs or when filling out applications. When applying for college, I noticed this familiar pattern negatively impacting me and many other students in a lower economic bracket. These disadvantages also influenced college enrollment. 

A Brookings Institute report found that 89% of students from well-off families go to college, 64% of students from middle-class families, and only 51% of students from low-income families.

AI, however, has the unexpected possibility to level out the playing field. ChatGPT, for example, is a free, all-encompassing resource able to chat in real-time to answer all my questions. Other educational tools also incorporate generative AI to advance students' education. 

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