How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” (College Essays + Interviews) | 39

College-to-Career Podcast: Experts helping students and parents graduate employed and debt-free · May 7, 2026 · 51m

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…