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In this interactive workshop, students will learn what colleges are looking for, brainstorm meaningful essay topics, and develop a compelling personal statement that highlights their strengths, growth, values, and passions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over three hands-on sessions, students will receive expert guidance from experienced college advisors, personalized feedback, and editing support to help them craft an authentic and memorable essay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshop Schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wednesday, July 9<\/strong> | 4:30 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wednesday, July 16<\/strong> | 4:30 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuesday, July 22<\/strong> | 4:30 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Students Will Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What admissions officers are really looking for in a college essay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to brainstorm meaningful essay topics and experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategies for selecting the strongest Common App prompt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to tell a compelling story that showcases character and growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Techniques for writing with authenticity and impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to revise and strengthen an essay through feedback and editing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Students Will Leave With<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A strong essay topic and outline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A completed or near-completed personal statement draft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individualized feedback from a college advisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater confidence in the college application process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $349 per student&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Space is limited. <a href=\"https:\/\/go.thryv.com\/site\/gkhti7jshu4v7jxi\/make-payment?action=dq9y9kza4lrzo4rp\">Register early to reserve your spot.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":117,"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1011","program","type-program","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>College Essay Workshop - Class 101 Ft. 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