- Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- 12:00 AM CUT
- Zoom
I've read 10,000 applications. Here's what most students get wrong.
You might think your application looks strong. But I’ve seen even top students get rejected over things they never realized were mistakes.
I’m talking about:
- Personal statements that list achievements instead of telling a compelling story
- Extracurriculars that look impressive on paper but don’t show real impact
- Applications with no clear voice or direction
These missteps are often the reason great applicants don’t make the cut.
In this free webinar, I’ll walk you through the biggest application mistakes I saw as a Harvard Admissions Officer — and how you can avoid them.
We’ll cover:
- The key questions top applicants ask (and how their answers set them apart)
- Real reasons applications get rejected and what you can do differently
- How to create an application that tells a memorable story, from your essays to your activities
Plus, I’ll be answering your questions live.
If you’re applying to a top school, this is the kind of insight you won’t find on a blog or Reddit thread. Register today to reserve your spot.
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Meet Your Speaker: Devery
Devery Doran | Former Harvard Admissions Officer
Devery served as a Senior Admissions Officer in Harvard's Undergraduate Admissions Office and as an Application Reader in The University of California, Berkeley's Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Devery brings with her extensive experience in the college admissions sphere, within and outside of the admissions office, and have helped scores of students build successful applications to the Ivy League, Stanford, Duke, MIT and many other top universities.
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