College Admissions Workshops • Series
College Admissions Workshop: The Essay
James T
This series ended on October 31, 2024. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.
Series Details
About
- 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.
✋ 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.
Dates
October 6 - October 31
Learners
13 / 15
Total Sessions
8
About the Tutor
Hi, my name is James and I’m a first year college student majoring in Electrical Engineering. As a first generation low income student, I understand the struggles and stress with applying to college. I’m hoping to help bridge that gap and help you understand the admissions process.