🤖 In today’s admissions world, AI is everywhere.
Students experiment with ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, polish grammar, or even draft whole essays. Admissions officers know this — and they’re sharper than ever at spotting generic, machine-polished writing.
But here’s the good news: the most powerful essays aren’t the ones with perfect grammar or fancy vocabulary. They’re the ones that sound unmistakably human — essays that reveal voice, values, and vision.
At Endgame Academics™, I teach students how to write essays that are “AI-proof.”
Not because they’re against technology, but because their authenticity runs deeper than any algorithm could fake.
Why “AI-Proof” Matters in Admissions
College admissions essays are about more than showcasing what you’ve done. They’re about showing who you are.
Every year, officers read thousands of essays:
some polished to death, others clearly templated.
Many blend together. But the ones that linger, the ones that spark conversation in the admissions room, are the ones that capture a student’s lived story — raw, real, and memorable.
AI makes generic writing easier. But that means your personal story is more valuable than ever.
The 3 Keys to Writing an AI-Proof Essay
1. Voice: Sound Like You — Not Like a Machine
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Machines can produce clean sentences.
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What they can’t do is capture the way your grandmother’s kitchen smelled on the day you learned resilience, or the sound of your guitar echoing through an empty classroom after rehearsal.
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These details reveal the texture of your life.
💡 Tip: Read your draft aloud.
If it doesn’t sound like you — if it sounds like a textbook or a stranger — it’s time to revise.
2. Values: Reveal What Drives You
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Anyone can list achievements. Few reveal why they matter.
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Did tutoring a younger sibling teach you patience? Did moving across countries sharpen your adaptability?
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Machines can mimic activities. They can’t expose the values that shape your choices.
Tip: Ask yourself:
“What belief or principle guided me in this story?”
That’s the value your essay should showcase.
3. Vision: Connect the Past to the Future
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Admissions committees don’t just want to know what happened — they want to see where you’re going.
- A strong essay uses the past as a springboard toward purpose.
- This is where you tell them: This is how my experiences shaped the future I want to create in college and beyond.
- Tip: End your essay with a forward-looking note. Not just what you did, but where you’re headed.
Practical Exercises for Students
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The 3V Brainstorm: List 3 experiences. For each, write one note on Voice (details only you could tell), one on Values (what belief it reveals), and one on Vision (how it points forward).
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The “Could a Machine Write This?” Test: After drafting, ask: “If ChatGPT had my résumé, could it generate this essay?” If yes, dig deeper into the personal details only you know.
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Story Swap: Share your essay with a peer. Ask them: “Does this sound like me?”
Final Reflection
👉 Ready to help your student craft an essay that’s authentic, memorable, and unmistakably theirs?
Book a free strategy session with me today.
👤 Brandon Bufe, MA TESOL | Teacher, Artist, Lifelong Learner
Thanks for reading.
I’m passionate about helping students — and their families — reach their true potential by combining mindset mastery, powerful academic English communication, and a deep understanding of the culture of North American academia.
Through Endgame Academics™, I’ve seen students transform educational opportunities into personal empowerment and lasting success.
If this resonates with you, stick around. There’s more to come — and I’d love to help you write your success story.
📅 Schedule a free strategy session and let’s start your journey by reaching out to me at...
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