Master Class Videos

Ethan Sawyer (a.k.a. "College Essay Guy") is a nationally recognized college essay expert and sought-after speaker. Each year, he and his team he helps thousands of students through the college application and essay process through their online courses, workshops, articles, and books. His website includes free resources for students, parents, and counselors. In his master class videos, he gives feedback to students on their personal statement essay and supplemental essays:

How to Write a Personal Statement

Don't have time for the whole video? Here are some helpful segments:

  • 0:00 - 20:00 (20 mins) - An essay that has a creative idea, but needs to work on providing deeper insight
  • 41:00 - 1:02:17 (21 mins) - A stronger essay in which the student needs to fine-tune her transitions and the conclusion
  • 1:03:00 - 1:24:10 (21 mins) - An essay that needs a lot of work in terms of organization

"Why This College" Essay Examples

Don't have time for the whole video? Here are some helpful segments:

  • 13:15 - How to answer the supplemental answer: Why this college?
  • 30:15 - 47:40 - Giving feedback on a student's supplemental question