Colleges are increasingly looking beyond grades and test scores to understand who applicants are as individuals—and civic engagement is one of the most compelling ways to demonstrate your values, leadership, and commitment to your community. This webinar will guide high school students and their families through how to effectively highlight civic involvement in college applications.

Whether you've participated in voter registration drives, advocacy campaigns, local government, or community organizing, this session will help you transform your experiences into powerful application narratives.

In this webinar sponsored by New Voters and hosted by admissions essay expert Chi Chan, you will learn how to:

- Define what counts as civic engagement and why colleges value it
- Identify the best parts of your civic experiences to feature in essays and activities lists
- Connect your civic work to your personal values, future goals, and academic interests
- Avoid common mistakes when writing about service, politics, and activism
- Craft compelling supplemental essays and personal statements that highlight impact

This session is ideal for students of all political perspectives and civic backgrounds. Join us to learn how to turn your passion for change into a standout application.