De-Stress the College Essay Process

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  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on June 30, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
  • This event is for registrants grade 9th Grade to 12th Grade.

Program Description

Details/Detalles

High school students: join experienced writer and college essay coach Taylor Ross in a two-part workshop series that will address common concerns and provide tips, tricks, and tools for writing strong admissions essays.

Part 1: Best Practices for the college essay process. Teens and their parents/guardians will learn essential information for the college essay process, with special focus on the timeline.

Part 2: Personal Statement Masterclass for Teens only. Brainstorm and refine essay topics, while Taylor leads the group through helpful writing exercises.

With a B.A. in English from UCLA, Taylor has spent over a decade guiding students through the writing process. She has worked with students across the globe, in both high school and college, to help them develop personal and authentic application essays that have garnered acceptances from UCs to Ivy Leagues.

This workshop is recommended for rising juniors and seniors in High School, accompanied by their parents/guardians (for part 1). Registration is required, snacks will be provided.

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

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