Writing a College Essay: How to Stand Out in 650 Words or Fewer

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM until 5:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Welcome, and thank you for joining Carnegie Mellon's webinar on "Writing a College Essay: How to Stand Out in 650 Words or Fewer"!

Guests who attend this event will hear directly from counselors within the Office of Undergraduate Admission and receive first-hand advice on what to consider and what to avoid when writing your college essay.

If you need any assistance prior to the event or have general questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission by phone (412) 268-2082 or email at admission@andrew.cmu.edu.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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