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College Admissions Workshop: Getting Unstuck on Your College Essay [one-time workshop]

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Having trouble getting started on your college essay? Not sure how to choose the right topic to write about? Check out our new "Getting Unstuck on Your College Essay" workshop! This workshop is a new spin-off of our original four-week "The Essay" workshop. There will be one 75-minute session that includes three interactive in-class exercises.

In this workshop, you will:
  • Brainstorm a list of potential topics to write about for your college essay
  • Learn strategies for how to build in reflection for your essay and choose a good topic
  • Have a list of next steps that you can use to continue writing your essay

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Rebecca L 🇺🇸

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I'm the Program Manager for the College Admissions Workshops at Schoolhouse. I studied economics, business, and Asian Studies at Northwestern and the University of Pennsylvania. In my free time, I love running, writing, rewatching KPop Demon Hunters, and watching anything created by Mindy Kaling.

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SESSION 1

15

Nov

SESSION 1

The College Essay

The College Essay

Sat 12:00 AM - 1:15 AM UTCNov 15, 12:00 AM - 1:15 AM UTC

This session focuses on getting started in your college essay! We'll go over brainstorming topics, choosing the right topic, and reflecting on your topic to get started on your college essay.

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Nov 15

1 week

75 mins

/ session

Next session on November 15, 2025

SCHEDULE

Saturday, Nov 15

12:00AM