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For South Carolina Public Radio, I’m Dr. Rénard Harris from the College of Charleston. This is Teachable Moments, a minute of education for students and parents.
Choosing a college used to mean campus tours, college fairs, and meeting with counselors. But a new report from the Education Advisory Board says that’s changing. Of the more than five thousand students surveyed, about half say they use AI to choose a college. AI tools can find schools that match interests, summarize tuition fees and compile application requirements and deadlines.
These are great tools for efficiency— especially for students without access to a school counselor — but they aren’t foolproof, and can’t replace the guidance a counselor, teacher, or parent provides. It’s important to remember that AI can help, but it’s only part of the process.
For the College of Charleston, I’m Dr. Rénard Harris.
