How to Write the Perfect Supplemental Essay

Presented by: Olivia & David

RECORDED TUEsDAY, June 27, 2023

For most colleges, one amazing essay is not enough.

College Advisor Olivia and Essay Coach David discuss the most common types of supplemental essay questions and our proven strategies for crafting the perfect response to each!

 

 

PANELISTS:

OLIVIA

College Advisor & Former Admissions Officer

Olivia’s interest in college admissions began during her undergraduate years at Colorado College, where she interviewed prospective students for the Admission Office. She loved hearing their stories and witnessing the “aha moment” when they realized they’d found a college that aligned with their values and interests—just like she felt when she visited her alma mater for the first time.

This experience led Olivia into admissions at Regis University in Denver, where she worked with students from around the world while pursuing a master’s degree in Marketing with a focus on marketing for higher education. Following Regis, Olivia joined the admissions team at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts, further cultivating her admissions expertise with a particular emphasis on helping students find the right fit for their values and goals.

Olivia is an intentional, contemplative, and curious advisor. She believes the best college matches are made when a student’s college list and application materials sincerely reflect their personality, interests, and aspirations. Additionally, her background in creative writing makes Olivia a thoughtful and inventive partner in the essay process.

Outside of work, Olivia can be found on a mountain, at the curling rink, up to her elbows in flour, or keeping her hands busy with various arts and crafts projects.

DAVID

College ESSAY COACH & PRofessional Playwright

David is a published playwright, screenwriter, and lyricist whose background in writing and theater gives him a unique edge at teaching English and Reading and helping students find their voice for college essays. In addition to teaching for LogicPrep for the past eight years, David has penned a number of successful projects—including “Yank!” which has played Off-Broadway, in London, Rio De Janeiro (in Portuguese) and many cities around America.

Other projects include the podcast musical “Loveville High” and "Peter Pan Jr" for Disney Theatricals, produced thousands of times across America. David loves learning languages (German, Portuguese, French) and brings an energetic, theatrical, and spirited approach to his lessons, driving up students’ scores with his knowledge and enthusiasm.