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A student brings an essay draft that, after multiple rounds of external editing by various people, no longer sounds like their own voice. What is the advisor's MOST critical ethical concern in this scenario?

A The essay might inadvertently exceed the specified word count due to added content.
B The student's authentic voice and genuine personality are obscured, misrepresenting them to admissions committees.
C The different editors may have introduced conflicting stylistic choices or grammatical errors.
D The student may have spent too much time on editing rather than focusing on other application components.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The core purpose of the college essay is to present the student's unique self. When external editing removes their authentic voice, it undermines the essay's ability to genuinely represent the applicant.

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