Admissions Officer Advice: Making Your Essays Stand Out
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
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About this Webinar
Join former Yale admissions reader, Chi Chan, for an exclusive webinar designed specifically for high school students and their parents. This session will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to create standout essays that will captivate admissions officers and increase your chances of getting accepted into your dream colleges.
During the webinar, you can expect to learn:
- The importance of a strong essay in the college application process
- How to choose compelling essay topics that showcase your unique strengths and experiences
- Techniques to grab the reader's attention from the very first sentence
- Dos and don'ts of essay writing to avoid common pitfalls
- Tips for showcasing your personality, passions, and accomplishments through storytelling
- Insight into what admissions officers look for in a standout essay
- Ways to revise and edit your essays to make them polished and impactful
By attending this webinar, you will gain invaluable insights directly from an admissions officer who has reviewed countless college application essays. Their expertise will empower you to make your essays shine and leave a lasting impression on admissions committees.
Don't miss this opportunity to receive expert guidance and advice to craft outstanding college application essays. Register now and set yourself up for success in the competitive college admissions process!
Agenda
Admissions Officer Advice: Making Your Essays Stand Out Presentation
Live Q&A
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.