College Essay Advisors Launch Ethical AI Platform and New Book as Universities Ban ChatGPT

New AI tool and "Uncommon College Essay" book guide students to authentic writing as Brown and Georgetown prohibit AI use

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With Brown and Georgetown banning AI tools and detection software becoming increasingly sophisticated, using ChatGPT for college essays has become a risky proposition. College Essay Advisors, a leading college essay advising service, is launching College EssAI, an ethical AI tool that guides students through writing their own essays.

The platform launches today alongside founder Stacey Brook's new book, "The Uncommon College Essay" which breaks down the 20+-year methodology that powers the AI system. Together, they provide families with a genuine solution as November deadlines approach and students who rely on generic AI tools risk automatic rejections.

The book centers on Brook's proven four-step process: The Backwards Brainstorm (finding compelling stories by working backward from impact), Freewriting Your Face Off (unlocking authentic voice through uninhibited writing), Story Sculpting (shaping raw material into compelling narrative), and Polishing to Perfection (refining essays to stand out). Each step includes detailed explanations, engaging exercises, real college essay examples, and Brook's signature parenthetical asides.

Brown and Georgetown Ban AI as Detection Increases

Universities are rejecting more AI-generated college essays, with Brown and Georgetown now banning the use of generative AI altogether. A 2024 foundry10 survey found that 33% of college applicants used AI for essay help, raising concerns about academic integrity.

"Students using ChatGPT are worried about their essays being flagged as written by AI and could get rejected for using generic AI tools," said Stacey Brook, Founder of College Essay Advisors. "College EssAI is the ethical alternative. An AI tool that guides students to find their authentic voice instead of writing generic essays for them."

How College EssAI Actually Works

College EssAI doesn't write essays for students. Instead, it acts like a smart coach using Brook's proven methods asks questions to help students find their best stories, guides students through authentic storytelling techniques, gives feedback on drafts and ideas, and is available 24/7 at a fraction of what private counselors charge.

""We're not launching another AI tool," Brook said. "We're giving students a way to succeed honestly when generic AI is potentially getting them rejected. College EssAI helps students win in this new world."

The platform draws from Brook's new book, which reveals the methods behind College Essay Advisors' 93% acceptance rate for students into their top-choice schools.

Available Now

College EssAI launches before Early Action and Early Decision deadlines at collegeess.ai with a free trial. Premium plans start at $29/month (6-month access) vs. $150+ per hour for private counseling, with the most popular 3-month plan at $39/month covering the whole application season and a 1-month option at $49/month for last-minute support.

College Essay Advisors has helped thousands of students write winning essays, with Brook's work featured in The New Yorker, Oprah, and The Wall Street Journal.

"We're not launching another AI tool," Brook said. "We're giving students a way to succeed honestly when generic AI is potentially getting them rejected."

"The Uncommon College Essay: An Approachable Guide to an Intimidating Process" is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold for $22.00 (Bloomsbury Academic, 160 pages, ISBN: 979-8765151051).

About Stacey Brook: Stacey Brook founded College Essay Advisors after discovering her gift for helping students craft compelling personal statements. She has guided thousands of students through the college application process, achieving a 93% acceptance rate at their top-choice schools. Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, and Oprah.

College Essay Advisors and College EssAI: Visit collegeessayadvisors.com and collegeess.ai. Follow on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @collegeessayadvisors.

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