CLASS OVERVIEW

This class is designed for high school seniors who are preparing to submit college applications and want to write compelling personal statements and supplemental essays for selective colleges and universities.

Unlike most essay-writing classes, this lesson focuses specifically on the college admissions process. Students learn how admissions officers read applications, what makes essays memorable, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to tailor supplemental essays for different schools.

By the end of the class, students will have a framework for brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and customizing both their main college essay and school-specific supplemental essays.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this class, students will be able to:

• Understand the purpose of college application essays
• Identify effective essay topics
• Develop a compelling personal narrative
• Write a strong personal statement
• Adapt essays for different college supplemental prompts
• Avoid common admissions essay mistakes
• Create a revision process that improves essay quality