Live Essay Review: Turning Good Essays Into Great Ones

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Join us on Thursday, September 18 at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET for a live webinar with Mamie Cosentino, Managing Editor with 20+ years of experience. She’ll review real student essays and offer expert tips on how your student can craft a stellar personal statement.

Ever wondered what happens when a college essay lands in front of an expert editor?

In this live webinar, you’ll get an inside look as one of our managing editor reviews real student essays in real time.

It’s a unique chance to see exactly what makes a strong personal statement, and how expert feedback can turn a decent draft into something exceptional.

Mamie has worked with 1000s of students and understands exactly what makes an essay resonate with admissions officers.

During this session, Mamie will:

  • Review real student essays submitted by families

  • Highlight what’s working and what needs improvement

  • Walk through the editing process step by step

    • Offers expert advice your student can use right away

Get proven insight to help your student feel more confident and ready to tackle their college essay!

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Mamie Cosentino

Collegewise's Managing Editor

Mamie is our managing editor at Collegewise, which means she’s provided feedback on more personal statements and supplements than anyone else we know. Her M.F.A. in creative writing and 15 years of professional experience make her our go-to gal for all things grammar and punctuation (yes, she’s a staunch supporter of the Oxford comma), but don’t let that fool you into thinking she’s exclusively highbrow—her obsession with reality TV and Diet Coke clearly disprove that.

About Collegewise

Since 1999, our team of 100+ counselors has dedicated their expertise to creating a worry-free, effortless college application process for students of all levels. 

Collegewise empowers students academically and relieves parents of their project management duties through our personalized counseling and tutoring programs. 

Say goodbye to application stress and welcome a new, streamlined experience with Collegewise. 

26+ years of college admissions experience