Last-Minute Essay tips from a
Princeton Expert
Live AMA with Princeton Alumnus Jared Griffin
7 PM, IST
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10+ Years of insights
Jared Griffin
Princeton ’13
Senior Vice President, Athena Education
Jared Griffin holds a BA in English Language and Literature from Princeton University. He has spent over a decade in education, first as an English teacher and college admissions consultant.
He is now Senior Vice President at Athena Education, where he has worked for the last 9 years and leads the college essay process. His students have earned 200+ admits to Ivy+ universities.
One evening could change how you approach your entire application
Join Jared live and leave with the context, clarity, and confidence to make your next move count.
Who is this session for?
Recommended for high-school students and parents aiming for a Top-20 university admit.
Aiming for the world’s best
Students applying to the Ivy League, Oxbridge or other top global universities.
Wondering “am I competitive enough?”
Students unsure how their grades, activities, essays and overall profile measure up.
Looking for an insider’s perspective
Students seeking insights from an Ivy League alumna who has helped others gain admission.
Supporting your child’s next step
Parents seeking an honest, insider view of what really matters in admissions.
What you’ll gain from this session
Common Essay Tips
Learn practical tips for writing a compelling college essay.
Supplemental Essays
Craft thoughtful responses to school-specific essay prompts.
Common Essay Mistakes
Avoid common pitfalls that can weaken your college essays.
Finding Your Story
Discover meaningful experiences that reveal who you are.
Final-Draft Checklist
Polish your essay with a final review before submission.
Personalised Answers
Get answers to your questions about writing college essays.
All you need to know
Practical, last-minute tips to strengthen your Common App and supplemental essays before you submit, plus answers to your own questions.
All the details will be shared on the Global Admissions Playbook Discord. You will be able to access the joining link for Discord after you register.
Yes! Jared will answer questions live. You can also submit your questions in advance on Discord, and we’ll prioritise them.
Register using the form above. We’ll email you the link and reminders before the session.
This is a live Q&A, so Jared won’t review individual essays during the session. If you’d like an in-depth review of your profile, you can book a free 1:1 session with our team.
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