The Common App personal statement is an invaluable opportunity to share your story, showcase your voice, and strengthen your overall application. Find out how to make write one that stands out with the help of former Admissions Officer, Samuel Day.
About this Webinar
Your college essays are one of the most important and personal parts of your application. The Common App personal statement is an opportunity to share your story, showcase your voice, and strengthen your overall application. But what exactly are admissions offices looking for and how can you make your writing actually stand out?

During this interactive webinar, CollegeAdvisor essay expert and former Admissions Officer, Samuel Day, will guide students and families through the full range of college essays. No matter where you are in the admissions process, you’ll walk away with actionable tools and strategies to help you write authentic, compelling essays that make a lasting impression.

What You’ll Learn:
➡️ What admissions officers look for across different types of college essays
➡️ How to choose strong, meaningful topics
➡️ Common pitfalls to avoid and how to fix them
➡️ How to structure essays for clarity, flow, and impact
➡️ Tips for revising and strengthening your drafts
➡️ How to approach supplemental and program-specific essays with intention

Perfect for rising juniors and seniors, this session will help you gain clarity, confidence, and a game plan for tackling your essays.
Agenda
  • How to Write a Stand-Out Personal Statement Essay Presentation
  • Live Q&A
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    Samuel Day
    Former Assistant Director of Admissions
    Samuel Day is a former Assistant Director of Admissions at Purdue University, where he worked on the international recruitment team from 2022 to 2025, directly recruiting in nearly 30 countries and reviewing applications from many more. He led application review teams and trained staff in international application review and credential evaluation.

    Samuel holds a Master's in International Relations from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, and dual Bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics and Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics from Indiana University Bloomington. He was also a Fulbright grantee to Germany.

    Samuel approaches college advising as equal parts coach and cheerleader, helping students celebrate the milestones of the application process while navigating its challenges with confidence.
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