SOP · AI detection
Will your SOP be flagged as AI-written?
Universities increasingly run statements through plagiarism and AI-detection checks. A flag is not proof of anything, but it can make a reader look harder. AbroBot checks your SOP for copied passages and for writing that does not sound like you, so you can rewrite those parts before you submit.
Two checks, run in the app
Plagiarism scan — 8 credits
Checks your document for passages copied from published text or common templates, which admissions teams spot quickly.
Originality check — 10 credits
A deep originality and authenticity review of an SOP or essay: how specific and personal it is, and which parts read as generic or machine-like.
What it costs
Every account gets 5 free credits a month, refreshed on the 26th. Credit plans start at ₹999 for 60 credits, and top-ups at ₹199. If a tool fails to return a result, the credits are returned automatically.
| Action | Credits |
|---|---|
| Plagiarism scan | 8 |
| Originality check | 10 |
| SOP helper answer | 2 |
| Full new SOP draft | 25 |
Read the result honestly
No AI detector is perfect. Detectors estimate likelihood; they can flag human writing and miss edited AI text. Treat a warning as a prompt to rewrite, not as a verdict.
The fix is the same either way: replace general statements with things only you can say. Name the project, the number, the moment you changed your mind. Specific, personal detail is what reads as human, and it is also what persuades an admissions reader.
If parts are flagged
- Rewrite the flagged sentences from memory, without looking at the old text.
- Swap adjectives like "passionate" and "dedicated" for one concrete example.
- Cut any sentence that could appear in another applicant's SOP.
- Read it aloud. If it does not sound like you, change it.
- Check again, then get the final version reviewed.
Questions students ask
Do universities check SOPs for AI?
Many use plagiarism software and some now add AI detection. Policies differ by university, so check each programme's guidance on AI use.
Is using AI to write an SOP allowed?
Some universities allow AI for grammar and editing but not for writing content. Read each programme's policy and make sure the ideas and experiences are yours.
Can a human-written SOP be flagged?
Yes. Detectors can produce false positives, especially on formal or very polished writing. Adding specific, personal detail usually helps.
Is it free?
A plagiarism scan costs 8 credits. Free accounts get 5 credits a month, so most students use a top-up (from ₹199) or a credit plan for the scan.
Check before you submit
Scan your SOP, fix what is flagged, and submit with confidence.