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College Guidance

Crafting Your College Essay

Credit: Enrichment
Grade: 12

Session: August 4-15, 2025
Class Meeting Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT  
Synchronous and asynchronous times will alternate depending on the class meeting. The teacher will be available for the full period but students will generally spend 90 minutes in synchronous work and the remainder in individual work.

Teacher: Laurel Weijer
Office hours: by appointment

Course Description:
In this enrichment course, students will take part in engaging brainstorming, writing, and revision activities designed to help them conceptualize and produce a compelling personal statement for the Common Application.  Through guided exercises and personalized feedback, students will gain confidence in how to showcase their individuality and strengths in a way that stands out to college admissions officers. By the end of the course, students will have a polished essay draft that effectively communicates their unique story. We will also discuss strategies for how to approach common supplemental essay topics, including building a personalized writing plan to guide each student through the remainder of their college essay work.