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A college advisor is helping a student revise their personal statement. What is the most appropriate ethical boundary for the advisor when providing feedback on the essay's content and voice?

A Rewriting sentences to improve flow and sophistication.
B Providing suggestions that help the student articulate their authentic voice and ideas.
C Correcting all grammatical errors and spelling mistakes directly.
D Suggesting a more 'impressive' topic based on the advisor's experience with successful applications.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

An advisor's role is to guide the student in developing their own authentic voice and ideas, not to rewrite or dictate content. Suggestions should empower the student's original expression.

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