COMMON APP ESSAY WORKSHOP
CLASS OF 2026 RISING SENIORS
How to Write an Essay Colleges Will Want to Read…and You Will Want to Write!
Objectives of Workshop:
- Break down the purpose of the College Essays
- Review the most common college essays and their requirements
- Common App Personal Statement
- UC Personal Inquiry Questions
- Supplemental Essays
- Go over facts & myths about college essays
- Learn various brainstorming techniques
- Practice Essay Outlining
Students will leave with:
- A Completed Outline for the Common App Personal
- Statement Do’s and Don’ts for writing a compelling
- college essay Tips for mastering Style and Voice
- Techniques and general outlines for UC PIQs Tips
- for writing strong Supplemental Essays
What is Included:
- One-on-one Session with Shannon Brady,
- Director of Academic & College Counseling One-one-one Session with Lauren Boaz,
College Essay Advisor
