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The Supplemental Essay: Often Overlooked and More Important Than You Think

So, you just entered your colleges in the Common App and realized you have 20 supplements to write by November 1st. Before you start cranking them out, make sure you’re approaching them wisely. Supplements can make or break an otherwise strong application. Join our FREE webinar, where we’ll review the essential strategies to keep in mind before you start writing. 

Topics include: 

  • The role supplemental essays play in the admissions process 

  • How to write an effective supplemental essay

  • Making it personal 

    • Researching rigorously and efficiently

    • Common pitfalls

You’ll leave this webinar with everything you need to write confidently and strengthen your application. This is a free webinar for students, parents, and educators.

7 PM - 8 PM PDT

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:

Cathy Chen is the founder of Village Coaches. She is a former USC admission officer and College Counselor at Menlo School, one of the most prestigious prep schools in Silicon Valley.

Andrea Pein is a college coach at Village. She is a former Swarthmore admission officer and college counselor at the Bay School in San Francisco, a top-rated prep school in the San Francisco Bay area.