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Writing the College Essay Workshop at JC Writing Studio

When it comes to your college application, the essay is how you convey who you are and what you care about.

It’s the one place where colleges get to hear your voice.

But how do you pick a topic and then write your essay in a way that makes you stand out?

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We know how overwhelming and stressful this process can be (for parents too), and we can help.

This summer, we offer a four-evening workshop that allows you to focus on writing your essay with our guidance.

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We spend the first session brainstorming ideas and giving you a variety of prompts to help you come up with a topic that best reflects who you are or what you believe in. We also discuss the Common App prompts and offer tips on writing effective essays.

During the following sessions, we give you a quiet space to write your essay. We are on hand to provide feedback and help you edit it.

August 11, 13, 18 & 20 (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)

Space is limited. To register, call (908) 675-0879.

For more information on our approach to writing the college essay, visit http://jcwritingstudio.com/writing-the-college-essay/.

To hear what our clients are saying, visit http://jcwritingstudio.com/testimonials/.

*We never write the essay for students or change their words. Instead we work together and offer constructive feedback to help students write the best essay they can.

**Price includes one private 60-minute session upon completion of the workshop.

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