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About This Webinar
This three-session intensive is for rising Grade 12/CEGEP 2 students or anyone applying to attend university in fall 2026. Make sure to sign up for every session!

Session 1 will cover:
- A general overview of holistic U.S. admissions
- What is the admissions essay
- How the essay is used in the admissions process
- What types of essays you might encounter on different applications
- An overview of the new Common Application platform and updates to the optional essay questions
- How to brainstorm

To prepare for this session:
- Review the admissions and essay requirements for U.S. universities you would like to apply to
- Make a Common App account at commonapp.org and/or open accounts for applications that you will be completing

FULL SCHEDULE
1. Thursday, August 7, 2-3:30 pm ET / 11 am - 12:30 pm PT: Admissions overview and brainstorming your Common App essay topic
2. Tuesday, August 12, 2-3:30 pm ET / 11 am - 12:30 pm PT: From brainstorm to outline
3. Thursday, August 14, 2-3:30 pm ET / 11 am - 12:30 pm PT: Writing your first draft and tackling supplemental essays
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Jenika Heim
EducationUSA adviser, Eastern Canada
Based in Ottawa, Jenika advises students in Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic, NWT, and Nunavut) on the process of applying to U.S. universities. EducationUSA is a free service funded by the U.S. Department of State.
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Rachel Liu
EducationUSA adviser, Western Canada
Based in Vancouver, Rachel advises students in Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Yukon) on the process of applying to U.S. universities. EducationUSA is a free service funded by the U.S. Department of State.
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