Write-on Wednesday: the 'overcoming adversity' essay
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About this livestream
You’ll probably be asked how you’ve overcome adversity in your college essays — but communicating this through a college application can be difficult. So join Shravya this Wednesday to learn how you can convey your lived experience in a compelling essay that optimizes your chance of admission.
Shravya will be providing a full breakdown of everything you need to know about this essay type, including: what admissions officers are looking for, how to research school-specific info, and general tips for writing. She'll also go through an example of an essay or two on-air so you can see how admissions officers would critique this kind of essay.
Shravya will also open up the floor for a Q&A session to answer any questions you may have about the overcoming adversity essay.
Undergrad College: Rice University '20
Work Experience: During my time at Rice, I mentored dozens of high school students through the college application process, along with editing essays and tutoring students for the ACT/SAT. I also interned at a medical technology startup, conducted research in Brazil, and gave a TEDx talk. I recently finished applying to medical school; I've been admitted to multiple schools, and will be starting in the Fall.
My Admissions Story: I remember feeling very blindsided by the admissions process and not knowing where to begin. I hope that sharing my experiences and some of the things I’ve learned along the way will help guide other students in a similar boat.
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