Admissions refers to the process through which individuals apply and gain entry to a particular institution, especially educational establishments like colleges, universities, or schools. This process typically involves submission of an application, which may require various documents such as academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores, and personal essays. Admissions can also include an assessment of applicants through interviews or other evaluative procedures.
The criteria for admissions vary widely depending on the institution and can include academic performance, extracurricular involvement, personal characteristics, and sometimes special considerations such as diversity. Admissions decisions can result in acceptance, rejection, or placement on a waitlist. The term can also be used in the context of other types of institutions, such as hospitals or organizations, referring to the process of allowing individuals access or entry into services or facilities.
Universities face an AI-driven revolution affecting admissions processes, particularly related to application essays created by generative AI. Tomoshi Kimura from the Kyushu Institute of Technology leads discussions on the impact…