Prompt database · 2026-27 cycle
Fordham University
Deadlines
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Essay prompts
Not verified
No prompt text we can verify for 2026-27.
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The school's published AI policy
The rise in artificial intelligence tools (e.g. ChatGPT) creates the ability to use shortcuts that may seem attractive, but won’t yield the same result as reflection, revision, and original thought. [...] AI can’t capture how you think or what you value. You can use AI as a tool—but proceed with caution. Your best sounding boards are the people in your life who know you well—family, friends, counselors, teachers, etc. They are the people who can tell you if your writing sounds authentic to you. Using AI in its proper place, such as brainstorming ideas or polishing a draft, ensures that your work remains original. [...] If pieces of your application are manufactured or not genuine, you won’t create a cohesive narrative. Your application is the story of you and should reflect your genuine abilities. We expect all Fordham students to adhere to the highest level of academic integrity.
the school’s published policyChecked Sep 8, 2026
Our reading
Fordham allows AI "in its proper place, such as brainstorming ideas or polishing a draft" and warns against shortcuts and manufactured content; its page was behind a login gateway for automated fetches until read in a browser on Sep 8, 2026.
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