Bonnie R. Rabin, Ph.D.
Personalized Educational & College Admissions Services
South Florida 561.509.0021
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Your College Admissions Goals Haven't Changed - But Your College Plan May Need Adjustments.
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We're not new to remote college counseling. In fact, we've been serving our clients throughout the US through virtual platforms for years. We're ready to answer all your questions about College Admissions, College Applications and College Essays in these uncertain times.
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Congrats!!! A SAMPLE of our 2021 Early Decision and Early Action Acceptances Include:
(Many with Scholarships)
University of Penn, Penn State, Cornell, Stanford R-EA, Carnegie Mellon, Case Western, Pittsburgh, U of Chicago, Rose Hullman, UCF, NYU, Ohio, Indiana,Syracuse -Newhouse, Fordham, Boston, Miami, Ithaca College, Pratt, Northeastern, UCF, FAU Honors, U Arizona, and many more....
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If you're a Senior '21 in the Regular Decision Pool-
Talk with me about Mid-Year Admissions Update Letters
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Mid-Year Assessments: Educational & College Admissions Planing !
9th-11th - It's time for Course Planning Discussions for 2021-22 and Summer '22 Program Applications
Juniors (2022) - Attend our June WRITERS BLOCK WORKSHOP - Complete your college core essay before summer
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College Admissions Planning: Insider Tips
Competitions & Contests
Greetings Students & Families
As regular readers of my newsletters and blogs are well aware, college admissions officers want to know two things about every applicant:
1 Who are You ? How Do You Spend Your Time?
2 What “Problem” do you want to solve- what do you want to learn with others on our college campus?
Take the time throughout high school to engage in the activities that bring you joy and learn more about yourself and your interests. Doing so will also allow you to share something about your unique self during the College Admissions Process ahead!
I’m positive I can help you think of many ways to engage beyond the clubs at your high school – LET’S CHAT!
As parents, we want nothing more than for our teens to be joyful and confident. Yet sometimes teens (and parents too) become stressed as the demands of a busy academic and extracurricular calendar can become overwhelming. Please, keep the focus on point: LEARNING and EXPLORATION!! Confident teens engage in discovery guided by their high school teachers, parents and guidance counselor(s). It's inappropriate to be guided by a misguided notion: "will that look good on my college application"-- the gift of time should never be misused.
This is often a busy time of year for my practice serving families of students in all academic levels and majors, as I receive phone calls from new families grades 8 to 11 just starting their Educational Planning process. There is a bit of concern over summer plans, next year's courses and college admissions and college applications can take on a sense of urgency for juniors (this is especially challenging with all the changes taking place during the pandemic - and the missed opportunity to visit most college campuses).
If I can convince you embrace the reality that there's truly no life-changing choices that can be made in high school - and that every student will enroll in a quality post-secondary educational setting -- you will begin to feel a ton lighter. That said,
It is never too early to begin taking steps to ensure your student has a long-term strategic educational plan fostering a love of learning, building solid time management skills and establishing a directed path towards the undergraduate experience
As a former university faculty admissions representive, I've reviewed many undergraduate and graduate admissions files. As a Cornell Alumni Rep, I've interviewed and met students who at times were amazing and other times - terribly misguided and woefully unprepared (disinterested?) That made my job more challenging. The decision to be made reviewing a student's admissions file isn't easy- there's tens of thousands of applicants who have basically completed the same high school curriculum, attained the same GPA and achieved the same standardized test scores.
As a former college admissions officer I can tell you without qualification that spending your time throughout high school engaged in activities that hone and deepen academic and personal interests will bring more joy to your days and increase your chances of college acceptances -- very simply -- because you will have spent your time in meaningful and impactful ways that demonstrate a young adult eager to learn and become a part of something -- a community of shared purpose.
Every year, I meet no fewer than a dozen seniors who delayed their college planning until the fall of their senior year-- sometimes they are very strong students arriving at their initial appointment with me with their short lists of highly selective colleges in hand. It's not easy to share my assessment of "chances" - I need to be brutally honest. Chances that would have been higher if we had talked about college plans much sooner than their senior year. A 4.0 GPA, and a pile of 5s on AP exams is insufficient to gain a spot at an Ivy League School. The single most glaring example is a lack of hands-on experience in the intended major field of study.
Discovery and joyful experiences occur within classrooms and in extracurricular experiences. Extracurricular opportunities take place
1) within high school clubs,
2) community organizations ,
3) summer collegiate programs and
4) self- directed participation in competitions and contests -- available in every discipline- (read on...)
I can guarantee you that there's no magic formula for being accepted into a selective university, and any college advisor two tells you otherwise is being less than authentic with you. I can guarantee you that building an Educational & College Admissions Plan as early as eighth grade will greatly increase the likelihood of a student who is intrinsically motivated and prepared for academic success. Students with goals and dreams are better students and live their high school years with greater ease than those who haven't set some objectives.
THIS WEEK I want to talk about increasing your chances of college admissions through competitions.
"Competition" is not a word to "scare" anyone- the sea of events that students across all academic disciplines and abilities encounters is vast - jump in! (Some even have monetary awards). While each student's curriculum and GPA are still the single most significant factor in the college admissions process, a student can differentiate herself from other seemingly well-qualified applicants through competition that enriches the high school experience.
I've previously written about the importance of extracurricular experiences and shared where these appear on your Common Applicaton (I've included a brief review in this current newsletter as well.)
Today I will focus on the role and awesome opportunity to prepare for and participate in contests and competitions.
This is the time of year when students and families should be engaged in guided ongoing conversations with teachers, guidance counselors and their college advisor to leverage personal interests and talents -- become informed. It's important to recognize that you are a consumer - searching for an outstanding educational experience on a campus you might decide to call home. Be selective! You do get to make the decision!
Whether your journey is sparked through clubs at school, activities within your community, attending a summer program, or participating in a national writing contest, students should enrich their classroom experiences in ways that encourage curiosity.
- What are some of the potential educational and career paths you may have overlooked?
- How might you discover more about a college that is the perfect 'fit' for you?
- Why is community service important in the longer term?
- Is your teen joyful or overwhelmed? Please Adjust!
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What is your student passionate about?
As an educator, not only do I aim to work on college applications, but it is deeply fulfilling to guide each student to discovery of their personal and academic passions and to take the steps towards achieving long-term educational and personal success, reflective of each student's personal definition of success. As a parent myself, I know how hard it is to accept that our teens may have different visions and definitions of "success" and their path. Applaud your teen when they stand confident and ready to embrace a path and also allow accountability for outcomes.
I am consistently amazed at how our teens have a personal vision, a talent and smile- sometimes hidden - but it's easy to see when you are looking. Are you looking?
How students have spent their time during high school is what makes you unique - it sets you apart from the thousands of equally qualified students applying to the same set of colleges who share your GPA and curriculum. It's who you are that admissions officers consider in shaping the balance of the freshman class across majors, gender, and a host of factors.
Knowing this- please don't ask me "will participating in x look good on my application?"
Do what you enjoy most - and dig in deeply!
Be your authentic self - everyone else is taken!
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Within the-drop down window on this field of your Common App- there are an assortment of categories including:
Academic, Art, Athletics (Club, Varsity),
Career, Community Service, Cultural, Dance, Debate, Environmental,
Family Responsibilities,
Foreign Exchange, Foreign Language,
Internship, Journalism, Junior ROTC,
LGBT, Music,
Religious, Research, Robotics, S
chool Spirit,
Science/Math,
Social Justice, Student Govt,
Theater, Work, Other
The single most important goal of high school is for each student to develop a love of learning both within and outside the classroom - often accomplished by creating meaningful connections with others -- collaborating on projects at school, in community organizations, and in extracurricular pursuits.
Learning about the types of problems and innovations taking place in a variety of potential fields can be inspirational. Inspiration if you're lucky happens at school- but more often than not it's beyond a textbook or classroom.
Having an opportunity to intern, solve problems, take an EdX course or explore in a collegiate summer program can help to develop a very specific interest area - your niche!
Discovery is sparked within the classroom - but it's nurtured in hands-on activities- sometimes this takes planning to find that opportunity.
I have so many ideas- let's talk!
While all of this increases chances of college acceptances- the real and more pressing reason for engaging in a process of discovery is to work towards confidence, independence bringing forth joy and academic success.
While there's room for each student to add and report up to ten activities- being strategic and be clear - is more important than adding items for the sake of filling the space.
As a former admissions officer and current Cornell Alumni representative interviewing prospective students, I can assure you that college applicants aren't evaluated by the number of activities.
College admissions officers want to know about the quality of your time beyond the classroom and the distractions if any that may have limited your participation in activities. (There is a space within your college application to explain and many students have valid and relevant stories to share-please ask me!!)
So let's talk about Competitions and Contests
as these are an "activity" and much more as well.
While I appreciate that your family and our world our still quite uncertain about the pandemic - colleges and universities will make some adjustments in reviewing students' files -- in particular, this past season, students could discuss how they have been impacted by the pandemic. Some of my clients discussed preparing for their postponed study abroad experiences, cancelled theater/music competitions and missing nationals in robotics, business and math competitions. This year was unusual - but I don't expect college admissions decisions to be as unique next year and certainly not by 2023-- in fact at some point the file will be evaluated based on how our teens pivoted and engaged during this uncertain time as evidence of many desirable qualities in young adults-- flexibiilty, kindness, ingenuity and Perseverance are just a few examples. Getting involved isn't a task - it's an essential part of living life now as a teen and later as an adult within communities.
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High school students can easily become engaged in impactful volunteering, a meaningful summer job or an intriguing collegiate summer program -- any of these possibilities can define a summer sparked by exploration, discovery and possibly add value to college applications. But it's competitions and contests - sponsored by an incredible variety of national and local organizations that are often overlooked and as such - aHUGE missed opportunity.
Participating in contests/competitions is about recharging the soul and sparking discovery that continues to position our teens for finding their path. Confidence, independence and motivation can only emerge from within - but can be fostered with supportive guidance.
For Juniors ('22) thinking about the college application process and their college essays (as teachers and school GCs may begin work on college essays sometime this spring semester), these experiences are important to further define interests and allow college admissions officers to understand how you spent your time throughout high school!
Do you journal/ write- share your work in a teen literary magazine or enter a contest (even NASA has contests- as do poetry and history groups).
Do you tinker with software- enter a hackthon?
Do you enjoy the financial sector - enter a stock market challenge (Ok So how is a Game Stop Millionaire this week?!!)
Do you enjoy painting, photorgraphing, designing moood boards for outfits-- enter Young Arts!
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STEM, BUSINESS, FILM, PROJECT BASED and ESSAY COMPETITIONS
Essay competitions and contests abound across many fields - STEM, Business, Humanities and the "Arts". Some include financial awards- but the primary reason to compete is the opportunity to learn more about your interests and add to your activities resume.
Participation is just as rewarding as winning any of these amazing contests. A great essay can be part of your college application showcase as well.
I know- this is one more thing- but if you love to compete, your resume a bit short- or you just want one more thing to do please check some of my recommended links and even better- -schedule with me - and we can customize and set some goals for appropriate venues. Your "competition" extends far beyond the peers at your current high school- this in and of itself is a valuable lesson to appreciate and I encourage everyone to give this idea some serious thought.
Here's a sample of some of my picks for this year. I have many more to suggest based on your student's needs. This list was personally curated by me - it's not a list obtained by a routine google search. Our team is here to assist you with all your essays- brainstorming content, polishing finished pieces and pushing you way outside your comfort zone to create some amazing work.
Everyone on my team is a former educator - middle, high school and at the collegiate level- and we've all graded great to awful papers (sorry). If you can take the constructive critique - we'll work with you start to finish to submit to any of these competitions that may be on your radar.
INTERESTING ESSAY CONTESTS - No particular order - and many more...
Let me customize your plan!
Looking for a way to challenge your skills, inspire growth in yourself, and motivation to try your hardest? Check out this list of contests and competitions that might help you do just that!
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ART and MUSIC
STEM Competitions (and some photography/film)
Writing
Business, Humanities and Social Science Awards
FILM
Students: There's so much to learn and I hope sustain the energy and extracurricular activities that will continue to ignite your intellectual passion. High school is your opportunity to develop a life-long love of learning, solid time management skills, connect with others within your community and become comfortable within your own skin when outside your perceived comfort zone.
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EXPLORE YOUR PASSION - FIND YOUR NICHE THROUGH READING!!!
YES READING!!!
The best way to do so is through reading and subsequent hands-on experiences.
When I was in high school and away at college, my father mailed me newspaper clippings related to my field of study (yes, pre-internet 1980s). These were always thought provoking and appreciated. Today, it's really easy for parents and teachers to share articles of interest with young adults. My clients can tell you about some of the items I've shared via text of a piece I've come across that I know will be well received. I hear about online free conferences or read something amazing in line with my student's interests and love sharing.
I encourage all my clients to bookmark and follow 1 to 3 weekly/daily sources that can keep them up-to-speed on the latest developments in their current and emerging interests. There's so much taking place outside of school assignments and 5 to 10 minutes a day to read the latests on sports management, fashion business, artifical intelligence, social justice, the latest in tackling our virus and more can inspire students who have can begin to see high school as less motivational and relevant to their longer term interests.
If a student has an emerging interest in business, economics or finance, learn more about the field and its core concepts through readings such as The Economist or Forbes. Extracurricular pursuits might include assuming a treasurer role in a club.
Students interested in medicine or the sciences broadly defined might read Popular Science or Discover and perhaps try the monthly experiments at home. The Center for Disease Control and the FDA also have really informative pieces that are easy to digest.
Students interested in the arts or writing, or history should explore a variety of literary magazines and essay competitions. By reading, not only will learn more about potential areas of interest but you will become a better writer. Observe vocabulary, write styles, sentence construction and how writers convey a message.
TIP: INCREASE CHANCES OF ACCEPTANCE: Universities including Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Wake Forest and Columbia to name a few are examples of colleges asking about readings outside of class on the college application. It's fine to explore works of fiction and non-fiction alike. If you're bilingual, you might consider reading literature written in another language!
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Click to View: Researching Majors
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There are 3900+ potential colleges in the US!.
Juniors should begin the process of exploring major areas of interest. Leverage my university experience and knowledge of a variety of majors. Let's explore together! Look for synergies between your high school curriculum, your strengths and potential undergraduate majors of interest!
SOME ADDITIONAL REASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN A COMPETITION OR CONTEST
Explore and Confirm an Academic Area of Interest:
Some students seem determined to become engineers. Other students have many interests and are "flexibly undecided!" We can debate whether it's healthy or relevant for a 16 or 17 year old person to know what they want to study. The reality, college applications often entail a supplemental essay asking to define why you've selected a major area of study at a given college.
Acceptance rates are higher for students with clear direction generated and inspired by academic and extracurricular experiences. Conducting academic research (in any field) is an opportunity to explore a variety of potential interests and perhaps confirm an existing interest. Some students find new passions and others abandon a presumed interest.
This not only helps define an interest, but helps a students articulate their academic vision on required college specific prompts. There's also a space for up to five honors/awards and another space on your Common App to share any complete work samples- that can be a poem, a computer program, a photograph or a mathematics formula!
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COLLEGE MAJORS -
A Different Question from COLLEGE CHOICE
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Let me assist you in finding the perfect challenge. I maintain a currated list of available contests and competitions - I can help you navigate and select the most suitable experience.
Enhance Your Activities Resume:
Some students may attend high schools with limited extracurricular activities related to their intended major. Or perhaps- you're a devoted athlete or accomplished musician and that commitment has limited your time for academic extracurriculars.
For example, aspiring scientists or physicians may not have opportunities to participate in national scientific research competitions. Aspiring engineers may be attending a high school lacking the budget to offer a FIRST Robotics team or even AP Computer Science. Participating in a competition enhances the exposure to activities and experiences that build your activities resume, add meaningful and academically relevant inputs to your Common Application Activities section and provide experiences to support the content of your college specific supplemental essays (more below).
Topic for a College Application Essay:
As noted above-- with so many colleges asking you to elaborate on your academic interests- participating in a contest- even if you don't place/win can not only expand your interests- but show you have the abilities to succeed in challenging and relevant coursework INDENDENTLY and in Groups.
Students can expand about how their extracurricular activities were developed and are better able to demonstrate the required "informed interest".
Build Your Portfolio -
Conduct Scientific Research or
Enhance Art & Music Portfolios:
The work completed can be an important and valuable part of your college application. The Common Application includes a section allowing for uploads of work. Music and art students present portfolios. Aspiring liberal arts majors can submit finished written work including essays and research papers. Potential STEM majors are encouraged to participate in national competitions in science and engineering. Computer scientists and engineers can generate finished code and other products which demonstrate creativity and talents in the intended field of study.
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If you're a Junior '22 now is the time to be actively engaged in research on the variety of college majors. Working with your college advisor, please aim to have your balanced short-list of colleges in place by the time we reach June - and hopefully you'll be joining me at my June Writers Block Workshop.
In June 2020 we successfully pivoted and delivered our workshop, including one-on-one personalized writing conferences entirely on Zoom. We're ready to resume virtually if necessary or return to our online format. Perhaps this year we will be a hybrid model. Adaptability is always essential when faced with an unforeseen challenge.
Spaces are limited. We hope you'll join us! But prior to workshop- we have much to accomplish- learning about what major may be a good fit for you and becoming involved in that area of interest so you know more about yourself and can demonstrate on your applications the essential "informed interest".
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What's Next?
Freshman-Juniors:
- Review your current classes and make adjustments to learning strategies and time management? Do you need practical solutions to handle difficult classes - schedule a strategic academic consultation!
- Now is the perfect time to determine and refine the most effective academic plan to include the appropriately challenging and relevant courses given potential academic interests. It's important to avoid becoming unnecessarily overwhelmed. Maintenance of a GPA which allows for a healthy balance of academic, extracurricular and personal pursuits will increase the likelihood of a successful transition to college and admissions success. You do not need to enroll in 6-7 AP Classes. If you're looking at a highly selective university- I also discourage Dual Enrollment classes (I'll have plenty to say about that in my next newsletter.)
- Refine extracurricular activities to include a relevant summer plan! Update your activities resume. Think about ways to deepen an interest and let-go of those activities that do not bring you joy.
- Select appropriate courses for the balance of your high school year that prepare you for success, offer enjoyment and prepare you for relevant standardized testing required for colleges on your radar.
- Determine your standardized testing schedule, including your self-directed regular test preparation for AP exams, and SAT/ACT exams. AP exams are going to take on a greater role (sadly) in college admissions as the SATII subject tests were recently eliminated. Did you miss my recent newsletter- -- contact me to request another copy.
There's no place like home. Where is your academic home?! That is your path to success!
What are your student's
academic and social goals this year?
What motivates your student? Successful students are intrinsically motivated!
What positive and welcomed
steps can parents take to help students remain motivated towards goals?
Success begins with a student-led Strategic Educational & College Admissions Plan with actionable items!
SCHEDULE YOUR EDUCATIONAL and COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT
A few last minute tips for our graduating Seniors '21
(I bet you even know how many more days of school remain -!!)
While many of you didn't have the opportunity to schedule on-campus visits during past 10 months- you'll very soon be exploring your options more closely as college acceptances fill arrive.
Colleges are offering virtual sessions to meet with academic reprsentatives and currently enrolled students- take advantage of these presentations. Also, explore social media to interact with other accepted students. While virtual meetings aren't a replacement for assessing a campus vibe- they are the next best thing when campus- visits are precluded. I can also put you in touch with currently enrolled students who are eager to share their experiences with prospective students.
Please send your required mid-year grade reports to all colleges requiring these . At this time of year, an incomplete admissions file can result in a rejection. It's up to you to review your file regularly at the login portals you've established after your college application was received. Things shift-- please make it a practice to check all portals at least once a week for completeness.
Did something signifcant change since you filed your application? Colleges would like to know. Ask me about writing mid-year update letters and what if anything is relevant vs. a nuance letter. The window is fast closing!
If financial or family situations changed - please reach out and I can assist with help your FAFSA / CSS Profile questions. I also handle successful appeals of financial aid award letters - that process occurs in April. Please reach out AFTER your acceptances and award letters arrive to engage in "negotiation".
Over the next two months, this is a great time to reassess your college fit and major choices. Colleges are doing a great job not only with virtual admissions presenations as I've noted - but this is a time to make virtual connections with current students and alumni. Let me help you assess your fit.
JUNIORS '22 and Sophomores '23
It's time to plan for summer 2021. I hope you found my previous newsletter helpful in understanding why attendance at a summer program is a great college planning strategy. I have a comprehensive list of summer programs for all fields of study.
Many colleges are offering several new research programs this year and classes can be completed remotely- a huge savings in room and board.
It will soon be 2021-22 course planning time - and the decision on whether to consider dual enrollment may be one you're exploring. I'll have more to say about AP vs IB vs AICE and the role of academies during my March Newsletter. Being prepared for the rigors of the undergraduate experience begins in high school. Don't waste your elective spaces.
Finally- senior/junior "priviledge" is a huge disservice to your education- unless you have an internship or meaningful use of that time- you will be disadvantaged in college admissions by taking fewer than seven courses - PERIOD!
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Young adults who spend their time engaging in the activities that they love are not only successful during the college admissions and college application process, but are more purposeful students and community members once arriving on their high school and college campuses. Happiness can never be overrated!
Your "Mid-Year Assessment" provides a valuable initial step to creating your strategic educational plan and more clearly understanding the
College Admission and Financial Aid Processes.
- Understand the College Admissions Process- Key Dates, forms and factors for success in admissions and in maximizing financial aid.
- Create your curriculum map of high school and online programs to reach academic potential and prepare for success as a student and in the college admissions process. The foundation of coursework in high school impacts your success as an undergraduate
- Extracurricular Activities: Identify opportunities for enhancing and refining your activities addressing educational and admissions red-flags. Embrace your strengths, take risks and discover uncharted paths!
- Recommendations for relevant summer programs to increase your admissions chances and confirm / discover an academic area of interest
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Personalized learning strategies to confidence, increase grades and address concerns in one or more classes. Customized solutions for better time management
- Recommendations for Colleges and Majors(conventional and "unusual")
- Clarity on standardized testing (and customized solutions for preparation) and discussion of colleges de-emphasizing their value in admissions decision making
- Activities Resume - Receive proprietary tools to build an eye-catching "activities statement" supporting your summer program applications, Common Application and Scholarship applications.
- Understanding the Real Cost of Education. Specific Strategies for your family and an explanation of Financial Aid and Scholarship Eligibility.
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I invite you to schedule your mid-year strategic educational check-up to assist with summer plans and confirming course planning for the next academic year.
Warm regards,
Bonnie
Post-Pandemic In-Person
South Florida 561.509.0021
Boulder/Denver and Metro NYC 720.737.9944
VIRTUALLY wherever you are: 833.MY.ESSAY
STEM, Business, Humanities, Creative Arts -
Find Your Passion and Be Unique!
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JUNIORS-- CLASS of 2022 -
Registration is now open for our June Writers Block Workshop
We delivered our content and individual writing conferences virtually with much success-- and if necessary- we wil be online and ready for you!
Followed by our Popular Sunday Fall Series resuming August 2021
JUNIORS Class of 2022--
JUNE 21 TO 25 --
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED!
Followed by our popular and well attended Sunday Fall Series - Resuming On-Demand Bi-weekly in fall
WORKSHOP GOAL
Build a College Admissions Strategy,
Complete your Common Application Core Essay
Before the Workshop
INCREASE YOUR CHANCES of ADMISSION- PRE-COLLEGE ACADEMIC ADVISING and ADMISSIONS STRATEGY:
Attend your scheduled Educational & Admissions Assessment to understand the college admissions and financial aid processes. Participate in discussions during your extensive educational analysis aimed at matching you to majors and colleges, increasing your chances of admission, easing your transition to college, and ensuring your long-term academic success.
CUSTOMIZED RECOMMENDATIONS
identifying majors & colleges, personalized application strategies, a detailed assessment of your admissions portfolio and much more.
During the Workshop
PERSONAL WRITING CONFERENCES:
throughout the week provide you with candid and specific feedback focused on completing your required Common Application Core essay to showcase your strengths and set you apart from other applicants. Students who come prepared to engage, and complete their overnight assignments will leave the workshop with a polished final draft of their core essay and begin work on a secondary essay to adapt for your college-specific supplemental essays.
In June 2020 we adapted and delivered our workshop entirely on Zoom - including daily presentatoins and one-on-one individual writing conferences. We don't yet know if we'll be in-person or online- but are ready to achieve our workshop goals in either format.
CREATE YOUR ACTIVITIES RESUME and
Common Application Activities Statement to highlight your accomplishments for admissions, references, scholarships and admission interviews. Receive proprietary activities resume template.
After the Workshop
Ongoing support and guidance with college-specific supplemental essays.
Arrive prepared with your laptop ready to work during daytime sessions and complete any overnight assignments.
Students of all academic levels are welcome to attend our small group sessions in a supportive and welcoming setting. We meet daily.
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