Getting Started: College Essay Writing
Craft your story, shape your future
Price
$400 Format
In-person Sessions
Sep 21
About the program
This one-day, intensive workshop will guide you step-by-step through how to start the college essay writing process. We will focus on key aspects of the writing process, such as understanding the purpose of a college essay, selecting a strong topic, and developing a personal writing style. Students will explore the Common App essay prompts and practice customizing their personal stories to fit the specific prompts required by different colleges. Through a mix of lectures, discussions, and workshops, you’ll learn to deconstruct essay questions, brainstorm effectively, and select topics that reflect your unique story.
The Process
- Understanding – Prompt & Purpose
- Reflecting & Brainstorming
- Outlining
- Writing
Logistics & Eligibility
- This in-person course meets on Saturday, September 21st from 9:00AM-2:00PM in Fairfax, Virginia at 8095 Innovation Park Drive Fairfax, VA 22042.
- Tuition covers materials and meals (lunch/snacks).
- This is the first workshop of a two-part series. This workshop is for students who have not begun considering their college essays. The second workshop, Editing & Finalizing: College Essay Writing, builds on the knowledge from workshop one. We strongly encourage all students who take workshop one to take workshop two. If a student already has a completely drafted college essay and is only interested in editing and finalizing it, they may register for workshop two only.
- The payment deadline is September 19, 2024. Space is limited.
- Need-based financial aid is available to those who qualify. If you would like to apply for financial aid, email inspire.northern@virginia.edu.
Skills you will learn
- Understand the Purpose of a College Essay
- Deconstruct Essay Questions, Brainstorm, and Select Topics
- Develop a Personal Writing Style
Please note: All information is subject to change at the discretion of UVA Northern Virginia.