Using AI to Get Into B-School

You've heard the stories... the applicant that got admitted to a top school with essays written by ChatGPT, or how an LLM passed the bar exam. AI is growing more capable each week, but until it can know all of your memories and thoughts, it's no substitute for you when it comes to being you. So when it comes to admissions and AI, what really works and what is just hype? Are there strategies that can improve your chances without violating school policies or making you feel inauthentic? You can use LLMs to play supporting roles--reviewer, editor, coach, skeptic. And learning how to make AI effective in these roles can help you crush your role--as applicant. We will explore some prompting methods and tools that can help you sharpen your narrative, mitigate gaps or potential weaknesses in your application, and audit your application for any missed opportunities. We will also touch on the ethics of using AI, what schools allow, and how you can stay in full control of your story. Mike Hochleutner worked at Stanford's Graduate School of Business for 16 years, including a decade as Director of Admissions for the Stanford MSx Program. He also oversaw the program, served as Executive Director of the school's Center for Leadership Development and Research, and wrote the recent book, 'Leading Teams in the Era of AI.' He is also the creator of MBAI, an AI-enabled b-school admissions intelligence tool.