Stand Out From the Crowd

There are many!

1. Our process is structured, so we’ll make the most of your time.

2. We’ve got you covered from generating a topic all the way to self-editing your essay.

3. We’ll get you writing quickly.

4. We’ve done this before, so we can get you “unstuck” quickly too!

5. You’ll write multiple drafts during designated writing times and see progress as you go.

6. You’ll get lots of learning from group discussions.

7. You’ll get lots of 1:1 feedback to help you focus, hone in on issues, and elevate your essay.

This 16-hr. workshop is our master workshop designed for college-bound students to be equipped with the key strategies and techniques needed to excel in crafting their Common App Essay. Our highly experienced Essay Thinkers will work with you on understanding the admissions landscape, topic development, and selection, the self-discovery process, structure, essay frameworks, tone and style, editing techniques, word choice, openings and endings, and much more. We have planned group discussions, self-reflection exercises, and multiple in-class writing sessions where we provide real-time feedback for immediate improvements. Join us to master the art of crafting a captivating common app essay to ensure you stand out from the crowd! 

Yes! We pride ourselves on our personalized approach and individual feedback. In fact, this is one aspect of our workshops that students like most. Nicole is a professional writer and communications coach who has decades of experience delivering helpful and impactful feedback, while Sangeeta’s ten years of college admissions experience enables her to share insights that will help you craft an essay colleges love.

YES! Motivated students, after 4 half days of individual and group work, will have a completed draft of your Common App essay. 

We’re so glad you asked!

Nicole:

Graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Communication

• Published author of more than 10 titles
• Professional writer, editor, and proofreader
• Experienced communications coach and trainer
• More than 25 years of experience

Sangeeta:

• Certified as an Independent Educational Consultant, UC Irvine
• MBA, University of Texas at Austin 
• BA, Tufts University
• Organizational storytelling expertise
• Over 30 years of experience in branding, communications, and marketing 

This half-day workshop is packed with content to help you tackle your supplemental essays with ease. We will discuss common prompts, strategies on what admissions officers are looking for in your responses, and how to research and plan your time,  review exemplars, and provide in-class writing time for the "Why Us?" essay complete with 1:1 feedback from our highly trained and experienced Essay Thinkers. 

Please go to our Book Now Page for a schedule of workshops being offered. We encourage you to register quickly as our seats are very limited. We intend to keep the group sizes of our workshops small so that everyone gets hands-on individualized support.  Please note, that after filling out the registration form, it saves you a spot but does not guarantee you a seat until you make full payment. Feel free to contact us to learn more about workshop content, facilitators, and pricing. 

The workshop is divided into four 4-hour sessions for a total of 16 hours of class time. There will be individualized as well as group work to maximize the quality of your output. The class size is limited to a max of 10 students and we will have two facilitators in the workshop to ensure each student gets individualized support. Once you've registered and paid for your seat in the workshop, we will send you details that include the venue and what to bring with you.