College Essay Guy

SO grateful to be spending this week at the Guiding the Way to Inclusion (GWI) conference in New Orleans. I had the pleasure of presenting with two beautiful humans — Angel B. Pérez and Chris Loo — on self-care for admission leaders. Check out my podcasts with each of them at links below. You can also check out our presentation slides and resources at: https://hubs.ly/Q02JDtGl0 As always, big thanks to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) for making this year's #GWI2024 rich with impact and opportunity.

It's here! The podcast episode you've all been waiting for. 🎧Watch here: https://hubs.ly/Q02DHqMC0 If you haven’t met Angel B. Pérez, he is CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). In this role, he represents more than 25,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide committed to postsecondary access and success. Named by a Forbes article in 2019 as the most influential voice in college admissions, he strives to build an educational ecosystem that better represents today’s society. Prior to joining NACAC in July of 2020, Dr. Pérez served in secondary and higher education leadership positions across America, most recently, as Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success at Trinity College in Connecticut. He is an advocate for counselors everywhere, an important ally in the work of increasing access to higher education, and I’m so lucky to call him my friend… 🧡 Hope you enjoy this episode. Watch it at the link above, or check the comments. ⬇️

🚨 WEBINAR ALERT 🚨 Our biggest webinar series of the year continues tomorrow! 🤩 Join us on Tuesday, June 4th @ 4-5pm PT (7-8pm ET) for Part 2: How to Create an Outstanding College Application. ➡ Register at this link: https://hubs.ly/Q02ywfYY0 (Link also included in the comments below ⬇) In PART 2, we'll cover: ▪ What Colleges Are Looking For in 2024 ▪ The Other Essential Parts of Your College Application ▪ Writing Great Supplemental Essays ▪ Tips for Creating a Great Activities List ▪ How to Make Use of the Additional Info Section ▪ Analysis of a Successful College Application ▪ Q&A (Bring those questions!) 💻 Register at the URL above/in the comments!

When you hear the words “college essay” or “college applications”, you probably think of one thing: writing. ✍️ At CEG, your college essays are more than just pieces of writing. ✨ 🤝Our 1-on-1 coaching process centers around self-discovery and championing your uniquely lived experience as an individual with the capacity to learn, grow, and shape your life. How does self-discovery help you get into college? 🤔 Great question! The better you know yourself, the better you can talk (or write) about yourself in a way that admissions officers find appealing. 👉 When our students focus on their values, their identity, and the unique story that makes them who they are, we see great results. Trust the CEG process. We’re sure you’ll love the outcome. 🎓 ⭐ Ready to submit your strongest application and attend your best-fit school? Learn more about our 1-on-1 essay coaching here: https://hubs.ly/Q02ywXlm0

When you hear the words “college essay” or “college applications”, you probably think of one thing: writing. ✍️ At CEG, your college essays are more than just pieces of writing. ✨ 🤝Our 1-on-1 coaching process centers around self-discovery and championing your uniquely lived experience as an individual with the capacity to learn, grow, and shape your life. How does self-discovery help you get into college? 🤔 Great question! The better you know yourself, the better you can talk (or write) about yourself in a way that admissions officers find appealing. 👉 When our students focus on their values, their identity, and the unique story that makes them who they are, we see great results. Trust the CEG process. We’re sure you’ll love the outcome. 🎓 ⭐ Ready to submit your strongest application and attend your best-fit school? Learn more about our 1-on-1 essay coaching here: https://hubs.ly/Q02ywXjt0

🚨 WEBINAR ALERT 🚨 Our biggest webinar series of the year starts tomorrow! 🤩 Join us on Tuesday, May 28th @ 4-5pm PT (7-8pm ET) for Part 1: How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement. ➡ Register at this link: https://hubs.ly/Q02yw8b90 (Link also included in the comments below ⬇) In PART 1, we'll cover: ▪ The Purpose of the Personal Statement (i.e. What Colleges Are Looking For) ▪ Two Fun Ways to Find Your Personal Statement Topic ▪ How (and Why) to Show Your Core Values ▪ Two Successful Personal Statement Examples ▪ Topics to Potentially Avoid ▪ Q&A (We'll Answer Pretty Much Any Question You Have) On Tuesday, June 4th for PART 2, we'll cover: ▪ What Colleges Are Looking For in 2024 ▪ The Other Essential Parts of Your College Application ▪ Writing Great Supplemental Essays ▪ Tips for Creating a Great Activities List ▪ How to Make Use of the Additional Info Section ▪ Analysis of a Successful College Application ▪ Q&A (Bring those questions!) 💻 Register at the URL above/in the comments!

🎉 We're heading into our ninth year of the Matchlighters Scholarship Program, which was inspired by the number of high-achieving, low-income students requesting help on their college list, application, and essays. Learn more and apply for 2024 at this link: https://hubs.ly/Q02yqMTp0 In 2023, Matchlighters paired 554 incredible students with generous counselors who provided free college counseling and essay coaching. ⭐ Here’s a bit about our talented group of Scholars from the 2023-2024 cohort: ▪ 88% identify as students of color ▪ 79% are bilingual or multilingual speakers ▪ 70% come from a household with an income of less than $30,000/year ▪ 68% will be the first in their family to attend college We have ambitious goals for 2024 which include supporting 600+ students! ➡ Become a Matchlighters Scholar or Matchlighters Coach by applying at this link: https://hubs.ly/Q02yqMTp0