How to Write Winning Supplemental Essays for Selective Colleges

September 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Supplemental essays are often the deciding factor in the admissions process at selective colleges. These essays provide a unique opportunity to showcase your personality, values, and fit with a particular school—beyond what the rest of your application reveals. However, writing compelling and authentic supplemental essays can be a daunting task.

Join CollegeAdvisor.com and break down the strategies you need to craft responses that resonate with admissions committees. You'll learn how to approach different types of prompts, convey your individuality, and avoid common pitfalls that could weaken your application.

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What you'll learn:

Whether you're applying to Ivy League schools, liberal arts colleges, or any other selective institution, this webinar will equip you with the tools you need to make your supplemental essays stand out.

The purpose of supplemental essays and what admissions officers are looking for.

How to analyze and understand different types of essay prompts.

Techniques for showcasing your unique voice and perspective.

Tips for balancing authenticity with what colleges want to see.

Common mistakes to avoid and how to make your essays truly memorable.

Who should attend? High school seniors and their parents who are preparing to apply to selective colleges and universities.

Don't miss this chance to gain expert insights into writing supplemental essays that can give your application a competitive edge.

Register now to save your spot!

Meet the speaker:

Stacey Tuttle | Former Yale Admissions Officer

Stacey joined the Yale School of Public Health as Assistant Director of Admissions in 2015, during which time she spent time reviewing applications, advising prospective students, guiding admissions review teams, and traveling with partner schools around the country. Stacey moved to a new role as Associate Director of Student Affairs and Registrar in 2018, and then finally to her current position as Director of Student Affairs and Registrar in 2020. In her current role, she continues to stay in touch with the admissions team; advise current students; develop and maintain student affairs procedures, policies and projects; and manage relevant educational technology and systems. Outside of her work at Yale, she taught in the Public Health Department at Southern Connecticut State University until 2021. As a first generation college student, Stacey has a passion for advising young scholars around their career and college interests, and is excited to be work with students on their educational journeys.