Hello everyone, I'm a little concerned about whether my online chats could negatively impact my college applications. Specifically, I'm worried about if colleges would check using AI like GPT-3 to monitor my chats. Is this something I should be worried about? Am I being paranoid?
While it's always essential to conduct yourself professionally and respectfully online, rest assured that colleges typically have neither the time nor the resources to monitor all online chats or activities for every applicant. They generally won't be using AI applications to keep tabs on your conversations in online forums, social media, or other digital platforms.
However, keep in mind that when you're applying for college, it's beneficial to maintain a clean digital footprint. Instances of severe inappropriate online behavior can sometimes get flagged to colleges, especially if the conduct becomes a news story, involves the school in some way, or if someone reports it.
It's best to continue conducting yourself online in a way that reflects good character and judgment, just as you would in person. But, don't stress too much about colleges snooping into your online chats. The majority of colleges simply don’t have the resources or inclination to do so. They prefer to focus on your academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and the insights you offer about yourself in your application essays.
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