What Top Admissions
Officers Look For
In College Essays
A FREE 45-minute live session with Kelly Britt — Former Head of Admissions at Stanford - Co-Founder · GrowME. Learn exactly what admissions officers notice the moment they open an essay, and how your student can stand out authentically.
- What admissions officers notice immediately in any college essay
- How students can stand out authentically — not by gaming the system
- Common essay mistakes that silently weaken even strong applications
- The difference between essays that get ignored vs. essays that get remembered
- LIVE Q&A with Kelly — ask your real admissions questions directly
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Saturday, May 24 · 4:00 PM PST · Free on Zoom
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Learn Directly from a
Former Stanford
Head of Admissions
Kelly Britt doesn't just teach essay writing — she teaches you how to think like the person deciding your fate. As the Former Head of Admissions at Stanford's Graduate School of Education and an Admissions Officer in Stanford's undergraduate office, Kelly reviewed thousands of applications every single year.
She's seen what makes an essay unforgettable. She's seen what gets set aside. In this free 45-minute webinar, she's sharing it all — directly and plainly — so your student walks in knowing exactly what to do.
The Insider View You
Can't Get Anywhere Else
Kelly brings a perspective no standard counselor can offer — she's been on the other side of the desk, reading thousands of essays. See how she helps students understand what really makes admissions officers stop and take notice.
- What admissions officers actually feel when reading your essay
- The invisible signals that separate memorable from forgettable
- How authenticity translates directly into admissions decisions
- Real examples, real feedback, real insider knowledge
45 Minutes That Could Change Everything
Walk away with a direct insider view of how Stanford-level admissions officers read and evaluate college essays.
What Officers Notice Immediately
The first 30 seconds of reading set the tone for everything. Kelly reveals exactly what catches an officer's eye — for better or worse — the moment they open your essay.
How to Stand Out Authentically
Not by gaming the system or writing what you think they want to hear — but by learning to tell your real story in a way that resonates deeply with admissions readers.
Mistakes That Silently Weaken Apps
Common patterns Kelly saw repeatedly in rejected applications — mistakes most students never realize they're making until it's far too late to fix them.
Grades vs. Essays: The Real Balance
Grades and test scores matter — but your essay is how admissions officers connect with you as a person. Kelly explains exactly how this dynamic works at the top schools.
Live Q&A with Kelly
Bring your real questions. Kelly will answer live — about specific essay types, admissions strategy, CommonApp, UC PIQs, and the questions most counselors won't answer directly.
Exclusive Bootcamp Access
Webinar attendees get first access to Kelly's premium Summer Essay Bootcamp — including her personal CommonApp and UC PIQ sessions before general registration opens.
Is This Webinar Right for You?
Designed for families who want to get college admissions right — the first time — with real insider knowledge.
College-Bound Students
Rising juniors and seniors applying to US colleges — especially selective schools — who want their essay to genuinely stand out in a competitive applicant pool.
Students Feeling Stuck
If you've stared at a blank page, written drafts that feel forced, or can't figure out what to write about — Kelly's insider perspective breaks through the block immediately.
Parents Who Want the Best
Parents who want to understand how admissions really works at top schools — not the myths — so they can genuinely and effectively support their child through this process.
What GrowMe Families Are Saying
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"GrowME has been an incredible support system throughout my daughter's journey. Their personalized approach helped her build a profile that truly reflects her passions — and it worked."
Take It Further with Kelly's
Summer Essay Bootcamp
Webinar attendees get first access to Kelly's premium bootcamp — where she personally coaches your student through their essay from start to finish.
Kelly Britt's Summer Essay Bootcamp
A 5-hour intensive live bootcamp led personally by Kelly — covering CommonApp Personal Essays and UC PIQs in small groups of maximum 15 students. You don't just get essay coaching. You get the inside perspective of someone who actually made admissions decisions at Stanford.
- 2 live sessions · 2.5 hours each · Max 15 students
- June 22 & 24 — CommonApp Personal Essay
- July 20 & 22 — UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)
- Direct 1:1 feedback from a former Stanford admissions officer
- Learn to write essays that admissions officers actually remember
Get the Insider View.
Reserve Your Free Seat.
This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from someone who was inside Stanford's admissions office — reading the exact type of essays your student will write. 100% free. Saturday, May 24. Seats are limited.
Reserve My Free Seat Now →Saturday, May 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM PST · Live on Zoom