With AI writing tools now widely available, admissions officers are reading more polished and well-structured essays than ever before which means that polish alone no longer gets you noticed. The personal statements that stand out today are the ones that are unmistakably human. These essays are specific, honest, and written in a voice that no AI could replicate.

During this webinar, former Georgetown Admissions Officer Dr. Aya Waller-Bey will break down how to write a personal statement that rises above the noise. She'll discuss how admissions officers read essays in the current landscape, what red flags now trigger skepticism, and how to write an authentic, compelling essay. Dr. Waller-Bey will also address how students can use AI tools responsibly without letting those tools undermine what makes their essay worth reading.

Students and families will leave with a practical approach to the entire essay process from finding the right topic to refining a final draft. Dr. Waller-Bey will share concrete techniques for uncovering the stories worth telling, writing with specificity and voice, and making every word count.

Your personal statement is one of the few parts of your application that is entirely yours. We'll help you make you take advantage of that opportunity.