Expert Webinar: NYC High School Admissions Essays

Learn about high school admissions. Many NYC public schools ask for supplements, like essays, as part of the application process. For students with a less favorable lottery number or slighly lower GPA, the essay can be the most important piece of the application. The consortium schools, like The Beacon School, are famous for their application supplements. We will explain how to outline and draft your essay expertly, how essay grading works, and which schools accept them.

Find your topic & voice. High schools look to your essay to learn what grades and tests can’t show them: who you are as a person, student, and community member. They want to know what you Want most, to hear your Original voice, and to see your Wisdom (maturity), also known as your WOW. We’ll help you understand how to find a topic and voice that WOWs readers.

Write a stand-out high school admission essay. The panel of experts will give you their best tips and share fantastic essays that earned entry into the most competitive schools! We will also review grading rubrics so you know how your essay will be reviewed and what makes a 100/100 essay.