ABOUT THIS EVENT
Getting ready to apply to college? You’ve put in years of hard work throughout high school, and now it’s time to tell your story to admissions committees. With the 2025–2026 admissions cycle bringing new trends and heightened competition, how you present yourself in the Common App and essays is more critical than ever.
Join IvyWise college admissions counselors Juaquin, formerly at Occidental College, and Judy, formerly at Georgetown University, as they share tips on how to showcase your best self when applying to college. Juaquin and Judy explain how to:
- Stand out to admissions officers when applying with the Common App.
- Brainstorm topics for your personal statement essay, begin the first draft, and refine the final version.
- Answer the 2025-2026 supplemental essay prompts thoughtfully to demonstrate interest in each college on your list.
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Meet Our Expert Presenters
Juaquin
Athletics
Highly Selective Admissions
International Students
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Transfer
Undecided
Visual and Performing Arts
Master College Admissions Counselor
A master designation indicates a counselor has an even more extensive background in admissions, college counseling, and/or tenure with IvyWise.
Former Admissions Officer at Occidental College
U.S. Southwest
Judy, M.A.
Athletics
Business
Highly Selective Admissions
International Students
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Political Science and International Relations
Transfer
Premier College Admissions Counselor
Premier counselors are the most sought-after and the most seasoned, with decades of experience evaluating applications and counseling students.
Former Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Georgetown University
U.S. Southeast