Practice real interview questions live with Essai mentors, receive actionable feedback, and build confidence for your Top 10 college interviews.
Open to high school students worldwide at no cost, ensuring access to elite college interview preparation regardless of location or background.
Only 10 students will be chosen for focused, personalized mentorship, allowing targeted feedback to strengthen your story and interview readiness.
Learn to articulate your goals, interests, and values confidently, building communication skills that benefit your interviews and future academic journey.
Create a 1.5–2 minute video pitching yourself to your dream college, sharing your academic interests, connection, and why you’re a strong fit.
Apply between July 7–July 20, 2025 by submitting your video through our this page during the application window.
Winners will be announced on July 27, 2025 , and selected students will proceed to the workshop in the first week of August.
A 1-hour personalized workshop with Essai’s mentors on elite university interview preparation.
Live practice on handling complex and high-pressure interview questions.
Insights into what top universities look for in interviews.
Personalized feedback to refine your pitch and storytelling skills.
No, Dream Pitch is completely free.
Students in Grades 10–12 (or equivalent) who have not graduated in 2025.
A 1.5–2 minute pitch answering “Why Me?” explaining your academic interests and why you wish to attend your dream university.
July 27, 2025.
During the first week of August 2025.
