NACAC’s Guiding the Way to Inclusion (GWI) Conference 2025
FGLI Resource center
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conference handouts & presentations:
Slide Decks:
Talking About Race in College Essays: Practical Guidance for 2025
Ralph Figueroa, Baron Vanderburg, Ethan Sawyer
Leading Through Chaos: The 6 Superpowers Every Leader Needs Now
Angel Perez, Ethan Sawyer
How to Uplevel Personal Statements for FGLI Students
Hanah Lim, Ethan Sawyer
Resources
Is It “Okay” to Talk About Race in Your College Application and Essays—And If So, How Should You Do It? And read a sample student application analyzed here.
How to Write a “Diversity / Community” Essay
CEG’s Guide (and Template Slides) for Admission Officers Leading Essay Workshops
Do you regularly present to students on essays? We have a slide template we created for a college admission colleague and are happy to share more widely. They’re free to download and editable. Just let us know at the link below. Inside you’ll find:
Fun essay brainstorming exercises
What colleges look for (editable for your institution)
How to handle supplemental essays on “diversity” and “community”
Tips and best practices for the presenter
Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application Process
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