Round 2 deadlines are closing in, and if you’re like most applicants at this stage, you have drafts.
But something still feels off. The essays aren’t bad, but they’re not landing the way you want them to. And you might be wondering whether you need to start from scratch.
I’m a Stanford GSB grad and a fellow procrastinator and overthinker, which means I’ve been exactly where you are. And I've learned that late-stage essay problems are rarely about effort. They’re usually about clarity.
This session is for applicants who are:
-Deep into drafts but unsure what’s missing
-Feeling the urge to rewrite everything with very little time left
-Worried their essays sound fine, but not memorable or intentional
Instead of starting over, we’ll focus on how to diagnose and fix your essays efficiently in the final stretch before Round 2.
In this event, I’ll walk through:
-The most common late-stage essay problems I see (even in strong candidates)
-Why many essays fall flat despite good stories and credentials
-How to strengthen structure, clarity, and emotional impact without rewriting from scratch
-What not to do when time pressure sets in
-The rare cases where writing a brand-new essay actually makes sense (and how to approach it if time is limited)
This will be a practical, candid, and interactive session focused on helping you make smarter edits and submit your essays with confidence.
