Shaping Your Narrative

Leonora, Liz, & Soliana

5.0 (4)
EDUCATION

Useful college application advice from Seeing Beyond Admissions—grads of Harvard, Yale, USC, NYU, and Berkeley.

10/16/2025

Crafting the CAPS

Soliana and Liz discuss how to manage word count while also including the specific details and concrete anecdotes that will help admissions officers remember your story!

16 min
09/11/2025

Deciding on Suplemental Essay Topics

Leonora and Soliana discuss how to approach supplemental essay questions.

25 min
08/28/2025

Deciding on Personal Statement Topics

Leonora and Soliana discuss which kinds of topic that work well (and which don't!) for the Common App Personal Statement

28 min
08/20/2025

Brainstorming College Essay Topics

Liz hosts a discussion with Leonora and Soliana about identifying college essay topics & what to do if you feel stuck

16 min
08/14/2025

Strategizing Your Essays

Leonora & Liz discuss how think about college essays in the context of your college narrative.

14 min
08/06/2025

The College Essay Writing Schedule

Leonora & Liz discuss why it's useful to start writing college essays in the spring of your junior year or summer before senior year.

10 min

6 Episodes

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08/20/2025

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The hosts are all really knowledgeable and their advice is really helpful!

Useful college application advice from Seeing Beyond Admissions—grads of Harvard, Yale, USC, NYU, and Berkeley.

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Leonora, Liz, & Soliana
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