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College Essay Writing Camp
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In this intensive class, students will work through the process of writing a college essay from brainstorming to editing. Each student will leave the class with a draft of a potential essay and a plan for next steps.
Class Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
The personal essay is a crucial part of the college application process, but many students are never taught how to write one - this class is here to fill that gap! In this intensive one week class, we'll walk through the process of writing a strong personal essay, from brainstorming to editing. Every student will leave the class with a draft of their application essay as well as a plan for individual next steps. Just as important, every student will leave with a clear understanding of the...
4 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Intro to the College Application EssayIn this lesson, students will discuss the importance of the college essay, preview the process for writing their essay, and be introduced to brainstorming tools they can use to generate a strong topic.Lesson 2Topic SelectionStudents will work through multiple activities to generate potential topics and work collaboratively to give feedback to each other.Lesson 3Outlining and Drafting Your EssayStudents will create a strong outline for their personal essay and begin drafting their essay.Lesson 4Revising and Editing Your EssayStudents will review strategies for effective personal essays and work collaboratively with a peer to give and receive feedback on their draft. They will leave with a clear plan for next steps to complete their essay.
- Students will identify the characteristics of a strong personal essay and articulate the importance of the application essay in the college process; they will brainstorm potential topics, create a clear outline, write an initial draft, and revise their draft; they will collaborate with others to give and receive feedback on personal writing.
I've worked with students 1:1 to develop and refine their college essays and personal statements for 15+ years. I have also taught workshops on writing the college application essay. My students have been accepted to Harvard, Yale, UPenn, Howard, Georgetown, and many other schools and scholarship programs.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon requestFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: Because of the intensive nature of this class, most students will need to spend an additional 30-60 minutes per day working independently on the different stages of the college essay process. Clear instructions and materials to guide independent work will be provided. Students will receive feedback on their work from peers and from the instructor. No assignments are required, but they are strongly recommended to get the most value out of the class.
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Joined May, 2024
New on Outschool
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Pace University
Master's Degree in English Language and Literature from Middlebury College
Hi everyone! I am a patient, supportive classroom teacher and writing tutor with 20 years of experience teaching English at private schools in Philadelphia and on the Main Line. I have worked with diverse students in grades 7-12. I believe strong...
Group Class
$100
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
2-6 learners per class
