How to Write College Essays That Actually Stand Out
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · 8:00 p.m.
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Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Your college essay is your one chance to speak directly to an admissions officer — make it count. Join Chi Chan, former Yale admissions reader and essay expert, for an insider's guide to writing a personal statement that is authentic, compelling, and impossible to forget.
Writing essays can feel like the most daunting part the college application process, but it's also an incredible opportunity to stand out and show who you are.
Join Chi Chan, former Yale University admissions reader and essay specialist, for a practical, insight-driven session on what separates a forgettable essay from one that truly moves an admissions officer. Drawing on years of experience reading applications at Yale and coaching students to acceptances across all eight Ivy League institutions, Chi will walk you through every essay you will encounter in the college application process — from crafting a compelling Common App personal statement to tackling college-specific supplemental prompts. You will learn how to find your story, avoid the most common pitfalls, and write with the clarity and authenticity that top colleges are looking for.
Whether you are staring at a blank page or already have a draft, this webinar will give you the tools and confidence to write essays that sound like you at your very best.
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Chi Chan
CollegeAdvisor Admissions Expert
Chi is a first-generation college graduate from the University of Virginia and holds an M.S.Ed. in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania. With over seven years of experience in admissions and higher education, he has served as an Admissions Reader at Yale University and Yale-NUS College and brings deep expertise in essay coaching and holistic profile building. His students have been accepted to all 8 Ivy League institutions and 47 of the top 50 national universities ranked by U.S. News and World Report.