How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” (College Essays + Interviews)

Most students get stuck on one question — and it quietly determines whether opportunities open… or close:

Tell me about yourself.

Whether you're writing a college essay, applying for scholarships, or preparing for internship interviews, how you answer this question can change everything.

In this episode, we break down a simple, neuroscience-backed framework to help you tell your story in a way decision-makers actually remember.

Joined by Harvard-trained educator and founder of Revision Learning, Nick Fernald, we walk through the Moments Method — a step-by-step system to help you turn everyday experiences into powerful, memorable stories.

Nick received a full ride to attend Harvard University using the power of storytelling.

You’ll see this process applied in real time, including:

- How to go from a blank page to a compelling college essay
- How to stand out in interviews (even without experience)
- Why storytelling is your biggest advantage in the age of AI

If you've ever thought "my story isn’t impressive enough” — this episode will change how you see yourself.

Your story already has what it takes. You just need the framework to tell it. That is where The Moments Method® comes into play

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why Mastering "Tell Me About Yourself" matters
02:10 The science of storytelling
04:24 How to overcome Imposter Syndrome around your college story
06:15 What is the Moments Method®
08:38 Using the Moments Method® to help write a College Essay Step by Step
12:30 How to select your most powerful story.
20:15 Why saying your story outloud is important to creating a winning story?
23:16 How to use the MPG framework to fill in your College Essay
33:53 The SAO framework for career storytelling
35:40 Why LinkedIn is a powerful for storytelling.
36:58 Using the Moments Method® to write a career story for interviews
44:24 How to use AI to help write your college essay
45:10 What's the best ways to use AI for storytelling?
47:23 How Revision Learning provides storytelling and college essay support with coaches and more!

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