Youth, Writers
Look at Me: Mastering the College Essay
Become familiar with the college essay genre and write compelling personal statements drawn from your own life experiences.
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Guest$150.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Meeting Times
- Mon, 8/12/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tue, 8/13/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Wed, 8/14/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mon, 8/12/2024 - Wed, 8/14/2024
About
This course will introduce you to the key elements of successful college application essays. Discussions will focus on the slippery nature of the genre -- how to draw an admission officer's attention to your strengths and distinctive qualities without merely reciting a list of activities and accomplishments.
You will look at a series of essays and analyze what works, what doesn't, and why. Through a series of fun prompts and interactive writing exercises, you will consider your own experiences, interests, and backgrounds to assess what relevant personal material you might best develop in your responses to CommonApp essay prompts.
Together with your fellow classmates, you will brainstorm topics and gather ideas, developing at least one into an application essay draft, and workshop and revise your ssays as time allows.
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Materials
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Instructors or Guides
Julie Cooper