College Essay Workshop
July 28 - September 1, 2024
Lake Oswego - Sundays, 1pm - 3pm
What to Expect
A successful college application essay is creative, honest, and most importantly, unforgettable. This workshop helps students gain an understanding of what admissions officers look for and how they can stand out from the crowd.
Over the course of six sessions, students will learn how to choose the right topic, build an engaging narrative, craft effective sentences, and grab the attention of admissions officers with a memorable personal essay. Under guidance from seasoned writing tutors, students will generate three drafts of the primary application essay to be revised and developed through workshopping, targeted lecture, and personalized instructor feedback.
Students will also receive instruction on writing the most widespread supplemental essays.
Key Benefits:
Limited to 8 students
12 hours of collaborative instruction
Notes and feedback on each draft
Additional 30-min remote editing session
Date | Time | Event |
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Sunday, July 28 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Workshop (Session 1) |
Sunday, August 4 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Workshop (Session 2) |
Sunday, August 11 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Workshop (Session 3) |
Sunday, August 18 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Workshop (Session 4) |
Sunday, August 25 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Workshop (Session 5) |
Sunday, September 1 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Workshop (Session 6) |
Friday, November 1 | Early Admissions Deadlines for Most Schools |