Common App: Planning a Standout College Essay
In this one-time course, we will focus on understanding the college essay and how to plan to stand out when your essay is read by college admission offices.
Chris M., Ph.D., Certified Educational Planner
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This course will cover an overview of the Common Application essay. We will cover: *How the essay is evaluated and used in the college admission process *The various prompts that students can select to write their essay *The Do's and Don'ts of college essay writing *How to make your essay standout to college admission officers The course will have a Q and A section and time for personalized essay brainstorming. For more than 10 years, I evaluated admission applications. Having read more than 1,000 colleges essays, I am excited to share my tips and tricks for drafting an essay that will let you highlight yourself in the best way in your application.
Learning Goals
Students will get information on the foundations of the college essay and also begin drafting ideas for their own essay.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Education:
Bachelor of Arts (Organizational Leadership)
Bachelor of University Studies (Communications/Journalism)
Master of Arts (College Student Development)
Doctor of Philosophy (Leadership Studies)
Certification:
Certified Educational Planner
Greetings! I am passionate about helping students discover more about who they are and help them find their best college fit. I have more than a decade of experience as a college admission officer, so I'm able to provide an insider's perspective. I have assisted hundreds of students their the college search process including developing essays, activities lists, creating college lists, and the application process.
My classes are designed to be interactive and engaging for students.
I am also available for 1:1 college counseling sessions by demand. If you are interested in scheduling a 1:1 session, please contact me directly.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 16-18
1-3 learners per class
