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July 29, 2025

2:00 pm PST

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3:00 pm PST

Top Essay Mistakes to Avoid Before You Start Writing

Ford

About This Webinar

Top Essay Mistakes to Avoid Before You Start Writing

Learn how to choose the right topic, avoid cliché traps, and craft an authentic narrative that stands out. Whether you’re brainstorming or just about to start writing, this session will give you the clarity and strategy you need to make your essay count.

Speaker Info

Ford

Ford has more than 5 years of experience in the admissions office of Johns Hopkins University. In his time at JHU, Ford helped more than 1,200 students each year from the Pacific Northwest and Canada in their applications. As a member of the admissions committee for three years and Assistant Director for three years, Ford helped implement a new reading process and oversaw both scholarship selection and the implementation of a new Humanities Overnight Program. Ford holds a BA in Theater from the University of Mary Washington. Specializing in STEM and CS subjects, he has helped students gain admittance to NYU, Boston College, Emory University, University of Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins University, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Duke University, the UCs, and more.

About this Webinar

Your college essay can make or break your application — but too many students make critical mistakes before they even begin. In this eye-opening webinar, we’ll reveal the most common pitfalls that admissions officers see every year and how to avoid them. Learn how to choose the right topic, avoid cliché traps, and craft an authentic narrative that stands out. Whether you’re brainstorming or just about to start writing, this session will give you the clarity and strategy you need to make your essay count.

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