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So, I was side by side preparing my resume, essays, and LoR. Although I just have one doubt regarding the LoR. I was using AI to fine-tune the sentences, but it turns out to be 77-90% AI generated, which is not!! i myself wrote things and corrected the sentences. Now this made me wonder, do universities or admissions committees actually run LoRs through AI detectors? even if the recommendation is written based on genuine experiences but has few professional edits?
I get it that many applicants hire consultants too even I myself hired someone. But I'm just curious how admissions teams view this. Is the focus mainly on the content being authentic and truly reflecting the recommender's POV, or is there any risk in it being too polished or AI like?
I'd really appreciate insights from anyone who has gone through the same mim/mba application processes.
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So, I was side by side preparing my resume, essays, and LoR. Although I just have one doubt regarding the LoR. I was using AI to fine-tune the sentences, but it turns out to be 77-90% AI generated, which is not!! i myself wrote things and corrected the sentences. Now this made me wonder, do universities or admissions committees actually run LoRs through AI detectors? even if the recommendation is written based on genuine experiences but has few professional edits?

I get it that many applicants hire consultants too even I myself hired someone. But I'm just curious how admissions teams view this. Is the focus mainly on the content being authentic and truly reflecting the recommender's POV, or is there any risk in it being too polished or AI like?

I'd really appreciate insights from anyone who has gone through the same mim/mba application processes.

Thanks!
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Hi zitipiti

I think you've posted your query in the wrong forum. You should post it in the MBA application forum instead, where you're more likely to get a faster and more relevant response.

Good luck!
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Hi. It’s not a big problem in case the letter recommendation is written sloppily or used AI to tweak it because a lot of people seem to be using AI to post anything and even to reply to emails...

However, speaking to admissions directors, they often pride themselves and chuckle saying they can always spot a letter of recommendation that was self written because of how the tone is or how it talks about the candidate... keep that in mind.
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- Assume that the schools do use AI detectors in some way. That does create risk for you in submitting something that is clearly AI generated.
- Worry more about the content of the LOR - it needs to be custom and personal, not just polished. Engage with your recommender to surface their views and ideally ask them to write (not with AI!).
- If you have hired a consultant they should be able to guide you on this.
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So, I was side by side preparing my resume, essays, and LoR. Although I just have one doubt regarding the LoR. I was using AI to fine-tune the sentences, but it turns out to be 77-90% AI generated, which is not!! i myself wrote things and corrected the sentences. Now this made me wonder, do universities or admissions committees actually run LoRs through AI detectors? even if the recommendation is written based on genuine experiences but has few professional edits?
I get it that many applicants hire consultants too even I myself hired someone. But I'm just curious how admissions teams view this. Is the focus mainly on the content being authentic and truly reflecting the recommender's POV, or is there any risk in it being too polished or AI like?
I'd really appreciate insights from anyone who has gone through the same mim/mba application processes.
Thanks!
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I wouldn’t worry too much about the AI detector percentage itself. What matters much more is whether the LOR genuinely reflects your recommender’s own experiences, observations and perspective.
There’s also a difference between using AI to clean up a few sentences and having AI actually write the recommendation. That said, some schools do have specific rules around this. For example, Stanford GSB says recommenders should be the sole authors of their recommendations, and applicants shouldn’t draft, write or edit the letter.

So if the recommendation is based on genuine experiences and your recommender is comfortable with the final version, I wouldn’t obsess over a 77–90% AI score. AI detectors aren’t a reliable measure of authenticity anyway. The bigger risk is a letter that feels generic, overly polished or doesn’t sound like the person recommending you.

I’d suggest having your recommender review the final version themselves, make any changes they genuinely want and then submit it directly. That’s much more important than trying to make the AI percentage go down.

We also help MiM/MBA applicants with the broader application process, including LOR strategy, essays, school selection and interview preparation. If you’d like to discuss your application, you can hop on a complimentary call with us at Elevanted and we’d be happy to help.

Hope this helps!
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So, I was side by side preparing my resume, essays, and LoR. Although I just have one doubt regarding the LoR. I was using AI to fine-tune the sentences, but it turns out to be 77-90% AI generated, which is not!! i myself wrote things and corrected the sentences. Now this made me wonder, do universities or admissions committees actually run LoRs through AI detectors? even if the recommendation is written based on genuine experiences but has few professional edits?
I get it that many applicants hire consultants too even I myself hired someone. But I'm just curious how admissions teams view this. Is the focus mainly on the content being authentic and truly reflecting the recommender's POV, or is there any risk in it being too polished or AI like?
I'd really appreciate insights from anyone who has gone through the same mim/mba application processes.
Thanks!
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