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An advisor is reviewing a student's essay draft. They notice the essay's language and style sound overly sophisticated and not reflective of the student's typical communication. What should the advisor's primary concern be?

A The essay might contain plagiarized content copied directly from external sources.
B The student may have received excessive outside help, compromising their authentic voice and ownership of the essay.
C The essay is too complex for the admissions committee to understand easily, regardless of its origin.
D The student is trying too hard to impress, which could be off-putting to admissions officers.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

An inauthentic voice often signals excessive outside intervention, which undermines the essay's purpose of presenting the student's true self. While plagiarism is a risk, a *change in voice* often points to over-editing or external writing help.

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