Plot Twist: Turning Your Life into a College Essay that Pops
03/04/2026 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM ET
Description
Your story matters—and it could be the key to standing out on your college application. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to turn real-life moments
into a powerful personal essay that grabs attention and leaves a lasting impression on admissions staff.
into a powerful personal essay that grabs attention and leaves a lasting impression on admissions staff.
- Help students understand the purpose and impact of the personal essay in college admissions.
- Introduce effective strategies for brainstorming meaningful essay topics.
- Provide a simple framework or structure for writing a strong, authentic essay.
- Share examples of successful essays and common mistakes to avoid.
- Offer tips for revision, editing, and maintaining the student’s voice.