College essays are challenging. Even the best high school writers have difficulty creating a personal essay that will engage admissions officers.

 

Students are not to blame.

 

Good guidance on how to conceive and craft a personal essay is rare. A lot of the popular wisdom is simply wrong. To help students get on the right track, Christopher Hunt identifies four major mistakes that students make and shares thoughts on writing essays that can contribute to admissions success.

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The webinar explains:

• The wrong approach to finding a college essay topic.

• The popular essay structure that does not work.

• Writing advice that will limit the impact of your essay.

• The habit that turns essay editing into a nightmare.