Intro to College Essay Writing

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7 sessions

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This series ended on December 6, 2025. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

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Help students understand what makes a strong college essay and give them the tools to confidently start writing their own authentic, engaging personal statements. We will have a break in between sessions, as it is a long workshop. 

Tutored by

Jeongmi A 🇺🇸

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I'm a college student from New York, and I am excited to be a tutor! My hobbies revolve around sports: rock climbing, fencing, tennis, and pickleball.

Sessions

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SESSION 1

18

Nov

SESSION 1

College Essay

Tue 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM UTCNov 18, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM UTC

Introduce the purpose and structure of college essays. 

SESSION 2

19

Nov

SESSION 2

College Essay

Wed 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM UTCNov 19, 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

Finding your story: Help learners identify their most meaningful topic.

SESSION 3

21

Nov

SESSION 3

College Essay

Fri 1:00 AM - 2:30 AM UTCNov 21, 1:00 AM - 2:30 AM UTC

Crafting the Hook and Structure: Learn how to start strong and organize ideas.

SESSION 4

22

Nov

SESSION 4

College Essay

Sat 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM UTCNov 22, 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM UTC

Drafting the Personal Statement: Begin full essay draft.

SESSION 5

24

Nov

SESSION 5

Office Hours

Mon 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCNov 24, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

Office Hours

SESSION 6

5

Dec

SESSION 6

College Essay

Fri 1:00 AM - 2:30 AM UTCDec 5, 1:00 AM - 2:30 AM UTC

Revising for Voice and Clarity: Refine essays to sound personal, specific, and reflective.

SESSION 7

6

Dec

SESSION 7

College Essay

Sat 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTCDec 6, 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTC

Polishing and Sharing: Finalize essay and reflect on growth.

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Nov 18 - Dec 6

3 weeks

60 - 90 mins

/ session

SCHEDULE

Fridays

1:00AM