South Piedmont AHEC

How to Create College Essays that Shine

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*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.

Target Audience

High school students

Description

3-part series workshop dates:
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025

The college admissions process can be scary for students and families. A key piece of the college admissions
application is the Common App college essay/personal statement. This essay personalizes your application,
while providing the readers with your unique story. During this 3-part series, you will learn how to analyze the essay
prompts, brainstorm, draft, edit and revise your college essay/personal statement. By the end of this
workshop, you will produce a college essay that shines!

Speaker
Rebecca Fagan

Objectives

  • Students will learn how to create a college essay that is unique and creative.
  • Students will learn the mechanics of how to write a solidly entertaining college essay.
  • Students will be encouraged to showcase their individual stories and highlight their personal achievements.

Sessions

Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Rebecca Fagan
Date(s)
Apr 26 - May 17, 2025
Check-In Time
9:00 AM
Credit
6.00 - Contact Hours
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Classroom 17/18