Webinars
EssayEdge is thrilled to present webinars on topics related to admissions essays. We would like to thank all of the students, parents, and educators who have attended our live events. Because we understand that not everyone is always available during our live broadcast times, we also record each webinar for later viewing. Below, you can see descriptions of past events along with links to download those presentations.
Webinar 1: Turning an Admissions Essay from Good to Great
In this webinar, we walk you through three strategies that you can employ to maximize the effectiveness of your admissions writing. With applicant pools becoming increasingly crowded, it’s more important than ever to do everything you can to stand out. A great admissions essay is an excellent way to do just that, so give yourself an edge in this competitive process by taking your essay to the next level. Watch the webinar now »
Webinar 2: Supporting Your Applicant Without Taking Over
This webinar will examine the often difficult position parents find themselves in when their children begin writing admissions essays. It's important to support your child throughout this complicated and stressful process, but how can you do so without taking over? We'll provide answers to this question and guidance based on the strategies our experienced editors use when working with applicants so that you can help your student while leaving them in charge. Watch the webinar now »
Webinar 3: The Admissions Essay in Context
In this webinar, we take an in-depth look at the role your admissions essay plays in the application as a whole. It's important to remember that while essays are extremely important, they are just one part of a complex process. The better you understand how your essay fits into that process, the more effective your writing will be. Watch the webinar now »
Webinar 4: MBA Admissions and the Set of Essays
Virtually all MBA programs today ask applicants to write a series of application essays rather than a single statement. Why do they do this? In this webinar, we examine the reasons MBA programs use such essay sets and show how you can write a cohesive group of essays that improve your chances of admission. Watch the webinar now »
Webinar 5: Squeezing it All Into a Short College Admisions Essay
In addition to traditional, long-form essays, more and more colleges today ask applicants to write one or more short supplemental essays. How can you create an eloquent, engaging essay when you only have 100 words or so to work with? Today's webinar will focus on strategies to maximize the effectiveness of your writing when you're short on space. Watch the webinar now »
Webinar 6: Nobody's Perfect: How to Face Your Past Failures in an MBA Admissions Essay
In this webinar, we'll help MBA applicants tackle essay questions that ask you to reflect on past failures, challenges, or mistakes. When writing about such negative events, it can be hard to strike the proper tone. We'll suggest strategies that will help you discuss these things in an honest, constructive manner that supports your application. Watch the webinar now »
