Writing the Supplemental Admissions Essays That Can Make or Break an Application

WHY THIS COURSE?
Many students know about the main, long essay in the Common App that is sent to all their colleges that require an essay, and they spend lots of time of it, which is expected. 

But many students overlook the supplemental essays that many colleges require, and students often whip these out last minute or spend significantly less time on them. 

However, this is a huge mistake. These essays often can make or break a student's application. Why? *These are essays specifically written by the college, so it is the student's chance to speak directly to what the admissions officers want to know about them.* See how these are important? 

Here's the key part that most parents don't know: Most students are not explicitly taught how to write these!

HOW IS THIS COURSE SET-UP?
This summer camp style course, open to any high school student, introduces students to the main types of supplemental essays found in college applications, teaches them techniques for writing each type of essay, and then provides an opportunity to write a draft of each type outside of class. In this class, we'll use actual prompts, so that students have real practice. All students will write on the same prompt, so we can discuss and analyze the prompt together.

(Prompts are selected and provided by the teacher; students should not use this course to write their own essays. In addition, know that colleges have until August 1 to finalize their supplemental essays for Fall admissions, so writing them before then is a risk as the prompt could change.)

Students have the OPTION of sharing their draft in class for feedback and discussion, but they are not required to. Students are also welcome to submit their draft to the teacher (an independent college consultant who focuses on writing), for feedback at the end of each Unit.

Classes will contain lecture, Q & A/Discussion, and writing practice. Students will write drafts of each of the essays between classes.

**Students are expected to be on camera due to the interactive nature of this course. If a student needs accommodations, please reach out to me before class!