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This 8-week workshop contest will help you craft a standout personal statement through expert guidance, real feedback, and a chance to win personalized support from admissions professionals.

All high school students are welcome to join—whether you're a senior ready for a final essay review or you're simply curious and want to start exploring how to write a strong personal statement for the future.

Personal Statement Workshop Contest by The Harvard Crimson & Empowerly

Empowerly Personal Statement Workshop

Test your college admissions readiness

🥇 Top 5 Winners

1 Admission Profile Review

2 Essay Edits

🥈 Next 3 Winners

2 Essay Edits

🥉 Next 2 Winners

1 Essay Edit

*All winners will also receive 15% off any Comprehensive Package.

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How it works

📝 Step 1: August 18 – September 14

Take a short quiz to enter the contest.

📝 Step 2: September 16 – October 5

50 students will be selected to receive detailed personal statement reviews.

🏆 Step 3: October 16

The Top 10 finalists will be announced.

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