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The College Essay: Personal Statement + Essay Supplement Writing Sessions

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8 sessions

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We'll cover everything you need to know about writing your college essays! Prepare to do lots of brainstorming and writing,  by the end of the series, you should have a good draft of your personal statement!

Tutored by

Xabrina K 🇺🇸

Certified in 6 topics

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Hi! I'm Xabrina (pronounced Sabrina), and I'm from SoCal! You'll often find me doodling, playing my clarinet, or going out for a run!

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✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Please message the tutor in advance for any absences! You will be withdrawn from the series if you have more than three unexcused absences.

SESSION 1

5

Jun

SESSION 1

College Essay

Thu 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTCJun 5, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTC

Getting to know each other and about this workshop! Introduction to the college essay and common pitfalls. 

SESSION 2

8

Jun

SESSION 2

College Essay

Sun 11:30 PM - Mon, 12:45 AM UTCJun 8, 11:30 PM - Jun 9, 12:45 AM UTC

We'll go over essay prompts and writing activities to help you brainstorm for your essay.

SESSION 3

10

Jun

SESSION 3

College Essay

Tue 11:30 PM - Wed, 12:45 AM UTCJun 10, 11:30 PM - Jun 11, 12:45 AM UTC

We'll review our brainstorming and you'll start pre-drafting your personal statement.

SESSION 4

12

Jun

SESSION 4

College Essay

Thu 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTCJun 12, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTC

Overview of different essay forms and starting to draft your personal statement.

SESSION 5

15

Jun

SESSION 5

College Essay

Sun 11:30 PM - Mon, 12:45 AM UTCJun 15, 11:30 PM - Jun 16, 12:45 AM UTC

Self and peer review of your essay.

SESSION 6

17

Jun

SESSION 6

College Essay

Tue 11:30 PM - Wed, 12:45 AM UTCJun 17, 11:30 PM - Jun 18, 12:45 AM UTC

Polishing strategies, second revision of your essay.

SESSION 7

24

Jun

SESSION 7

College Essay

Tue 11:30 PM - Wed, 12:45 AM UTCJun 24, 11:30 PM - Jun 25, 12:45 AM UTC

Review personal statements and introducing the supplemental essays.

SESSION 8

26

Jun

SESSION 8

College Essay

Thu 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTCJun 26, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTC

Organizing, brainstorming, and drafting for supplemental essay questions.

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Jun 5 - Jun 26

4 weeks

75 mins

/ session

Next session on June 10, 2025

SCHEDULE

Thursdays

3:30PM

Sundays

11:30PM

Tuesdays

11:30PM