Writing the College Application Essay (Focusing on Common App)
Greg Hanks (Mr. Hanks)
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(6)
Writing a good college essay as part of the common app can be challenging, but this step by step guide will help make that easier for your high school student.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Writing a good college entrance essay as part of the common app can be challenging, but this class will make that easier. We will cover the step by step basics to writing a good college entrance essay, starting with strategy and understanding audience and purpose. We'll briefly look at each step of the writing process, so students can apply their prior skills to this new challenge. We'll also look at what to do for application essays for colleges that don't accept the Common App. If...
Students will develop a clear strategy for choosing the topic for their college entrance essays. They will gain a clear understanding of audience and purpose. They will connect to prior knowledge of the writing process to break the essay writing challenge into familiar, manageable steps.
For many years, I've taught writing and communication skills at community college, which includes about a 100 high school students a year. Much of that has been essay writing, and many students go on to transfer to four year universities. My Master's degree is in English with a minor in psychology.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(6)
You're welcome to message me with what classes you would like, what days/times work best for you or your learner, and any questions. You'll be able to find classes involving skills like: +critical thinking/problem...
Group Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-14 learners per class
