Most students using AI for college apps are doing it wrong. Not because they're cheating. Because they're using it for the wrong things. They're asking ChatGPT to write their essays. Admissions officers can tell. What they're missing is that AI is genuinely useful for strategy, research, and self-presentation. Just not for faking who you are. The students who figure out the difference this cycle will have a real edge. The Honest Problem With AI and College Applications Strate

Introduction: Why Leadership is the Core of the Gonzaga Admissions Mission And Why Most Extracurriculars Fail to Prove It If every student applying to Gonzaga University lists leadership positions, why do only a few stand out? The answer is uncomfortable but important: most extracurricular activities emphasize participation rather than leadership. Titles such as "club president" and "team captain" are common. What is rare is evidence of impact, initiative, and accountabilit