Crafting Your Story: A College Essay Writing Workshop
Session: July 15-19; 1-3 pm ET
The one-week College Essay Writing Workshop is a collaborative effort between College Counselors and an experienced English teacher, enriched with valuable insights from a college admissions representative.
Through a combination of synchronous activities and asynchronous lessons and tasks, this workshop aims to guide rising high school seniors through the intricate process of creating a compelling and authentic college admissions essay. By providing expert advice, hands-on activities, and one-on-one coaching opportunities, participants will gain a deeper understanding of what colleges look for in an essay, learn to select meaningful topics, and master the art of drafting a standout essay.
To maximize their experience, students should expect to put in approximately 60-90 minutes of work each day outside of the required synchronous meeting times. This course is open to full-time and part-time students graduating in the class of 2025, and is a non-credit bearing, non-graded course that will not appear on a transcript.
Course Details
Required Materials
- LMS Access
- Standard laptop or desktop computers with Windows or Mac OS
- High-speed internet connection (Cable, DSL)
Accreditation
Laurel Springs meets the highest standard of academic excellence. We are fully Accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) and Cognia. We offer a broad catalog of courses approved by the NCAA Division I & II and the University of California A-G.
Single Course FAQs
How do online courses work?
Students have 24/7 access to their coursework, meaning they can progress academically at any time of day and from anywhere in the world. Whether your child’s love for learning intertwines with their passion for athletics, performing arts, or computer science, our programming fully accommodates their lifestyle.What do students need to be successful in online courses?
Nothing beats a go-getter attitude! Students at Laurel Springs thrive by embracing independence, mastering time management, and practicing self-discipline. Every child should be prepared to utilize technology and their required course materials, and families are encouraged to take advantage of the tailored support offered by our in-house counselors, admissions team members, and teachers.How will I be charged for single courses?
After paying your non-refundable application fee, you will have seven days to review your order with an Admissions Coordinator before being charged the remaining balance for course tuition.How diverse is Laurel Springs’ curriculum?
For over 30 years, we have successfully met the unique needs of students across the world. Our community features college-bound athletes, professional ballerinas, entrepreneurs, theatrical performers, accelerated learners, and every type of student in between. We offer 230+ college-prep courses, 86 world language courses, 60 Honors and AP courses, 169 NCAA-approved courses, and 309 UC a-g-approved courses.