Essay Writing for Admission & Scholarships 
 

Because a compelling and memorable essay can
create opportunities and open doors.

A well crafted personal statement or application essay can make a world of difference in a student's admission and scholarship opportunities. Even when a college application says an essay is optional, admission counselors agree that they view applicants much more favorably when they choose to submit an essay that provides some insight into the student’s personality.

 In this intensive, hands-on session we will cover the essentials of creating a compelling and effective  college admission or scholarship essay.  Each student will learn how to determine what to relate in an essay and how to make it unique, compelling and memorable.  Throughout the workshop, students will complete exercises that help them hone their writing style, determine the essay’s content and polish it so that it stands out among other essays. 

We will cover:

- How to pick the best topic for your essay
- How to open with a compelling and engaging intro
- How to use the right tone, when to use humor (and when not to)
- How to wrap it up in a way that pulls the whole essay together 

After this workshop, students will have at least the foundation of their essay completed and will equipped to modify it to re-use on multiple applications.  The cost of this session includes the instructor, Elizabeth Hartley, editing this one essay after the class, via emails with the student.  Additional essay edits are available at an hourly rate.

Who should attend?  This essay class is useful for rising seniors but also for sophomores and juniors who may be applying for academic camps or scholarships before their senior year. 

 Students are welcome to bring their own laptop to the event but it is not required.  Pen and paper work just fine too!