College Admissions Workshop: The Essay

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College Admissions Workshop: The Essay

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4 sessions

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This series ended on November 21, 2024. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

This College Admissions Workshop on The Essay is a virtual 4-week workshop designed to  provide you with structure and support to write your college essays this summer. 
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In this workshop, you will:
Learn the purpose and the must-dos of the personal statement 
Learn and practice strategies for picking a prompt, brainstorming, drafting, and revising your writing
Understand the role of supplemental questions and strategies for organizing your questions and responses
Work alongside other students who are also preparing to apply to college. 

Tutored by

Lucia R 🇺🇸

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Hello! I’m a university student from Puerto Rico studying in the U.S. In my free time I like to read, watch movies/shows, and crafting. I’m a big nature enthusiast and love going to the beach.

What you'll do

Learn strategies for the college application process

Create accountability with structured time to make progress on your application

Receive personalized assistance and feedback

Get help polishing and finalizing your college applications

Schedule

Curriculum

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Please do not miss more than one session over the four weeks, as that will negatively affect your learning and may also take up a spot from another learner who could have attended every session. You are allowed one unexcused absence in this program before you may be removed from the series. Repeated unexcused absences from required sessions may result in suspension from the Schoolhouse platform.

If you must miss a session, please submit an excused absence on your series page.

Note from Schoolhouse: This series has sessions with required attendance. If you need to miss a required session, submit an absence using the "Submit Excused Absence" button on the series page. Multiple unexcused absences may lead to a suspension of your Schoolhouse account.

SESSION 1

12

Nov

SESSION 1

The Application

Tue 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM UTCNov 12, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM UTC

In this session, you will come away with an understanding of application methods, timelines, and how the application can communicate to a college about who you are and who you’ll be within a campus community.

SESSION 2

14

Nov

SESSION 2

The Application

Thu 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCNov 14, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

In this session, you will understand how to complete the background sections of the application and what mistakes to avoid.  You will also craft a high-impact list of your activities and experiences.

SESSION 3

19

Nov

SESSION 3

The Application

Tue 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCNov 19, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

You will understand how to complete academic-focused sections of the application, what mistakes to avoid, and how to prepare to help others provide positive testimonials – whether through strong letters of recommendation or in response to an interview.

SESSION 4

21

Nov

SESSION 4

The Application

Thu 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCNov 21, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

You will understand what comes at the end of the application process after you've applied.

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Nov 12 - Nov 21

2 weeks

60 mins

/ session

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Thursdays

9:00PM

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8:00PM