College Essay Writing Camp
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.
Kirstin Kramer, NBCT
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(1)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. 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.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 process for writing a strong personal essay and a collection of brainstorming resources that will help them with any additional essays they might need to write. Each class session will focus on one stage of the writing process. There will be additional work for students to do outside of class, which is optional but recommended. Class time is spent analyzing model essays, collaborating with peers, conferencing with the instructor, and working on individual writing activities. This class is intended for students who are applying to college in the fall, or who are preparing to apply in the future and want to get a head start on the process.
Learning Goals
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.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Intro to the College Application Essay
In 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. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Topic Selection
Students will work through multiple activities to generate potential topics and work collaboratively to give feedback to each other. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Outlining and Drafting Your Essay
Students will create a strong outline for their personal essay and begin drafting their essay. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Revising and Editing Your Essay
Students 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. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2024
5.0
1reviews
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
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. Reviews
Live Group Course
$100
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
2-6 learners per class
