Writing Camp: How to Craft a Winning College Personal Statement Essay
This 2-session writing camp will help students craft a solid personal statement to submit as part of the college application process. Students will also receive target feedback for a quality submission.
Nathan Snyder, Ph.D.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(13)
What's included
2 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. After Session 1, students will finish writing a draft of their essays and will read student exemplars as models. After Session 2, students will revise their essays and email the teacher (optionally) for two additional rounds of feedback.Assessment
All feedback is individualized. Each student will receive peer feedback during the second session. Also, each student will receive two rounds of written individual feedback from the teacher with positive notes and comments (if using Google Docs) or track changes (if using Microsoft Word) on how to improve the essay.Class Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
Need to write your personal statement and don't want to spend months belaboring it? This course is designed to help students write the dreaded college application personal statement in 2 short weeks. This intimidating task typically creates anxiety for students, so my two sessions will breakdown the process into digestible bits, allowing students to create a piece they can feel confident submitting with their applications. Session 1 will breakdown the prompt and overall goals of the personal statement. Students will participate in stream of consciousness activity to help create a possible menu of topics, and we'll start drafting by using a template I designed to help focus their efforts. Session 2 will focus on writing powerful introductions and conclusions. Students will learn how to think and write introspectively which will show colleges a mature writer's voice. Students will receive some peer feedback during this session and will receive 2 additional rounds of feedback from me (via email) as they continue to revise their essays after the second session.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the essential elements of personal writing from topic selection through introspective reflection. Personal writing is rarely taught as formal instruction in schools and these skills are not inherent. Students will be taught to find a balance in implementing imagery, writing action, and reflecting on the world around them, all while maintaining clarity by following the conventions of English.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
5.0
13reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I have been teaching English Language Arts courses for 18 years in rural and urban settings. I currently teaching in a public high school in Manhattan, NYC where I teach 9-week Memoir course. Reviews
Live Group Class
$125
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
2-10 learners per class
