What: The College Essay (for high school grades 11-12)
When: 8 Mondays, October 7-November 25, 5-7 pm.
Where: Write Mondays, located at Local 64 in downtown Montpelier
To register, call 802.498.7223 or visit www.writemondays.wordpress.com

The college application essay is all about telling your story. But how you tell it is critical. Whether you traveled to Mongolia or never left the state, did Habitat for Humanity or cleaned your room, ate a cricket or an Oreo, your story, however exotic or mundane, is unique. During this 8-week workshop, we will explore what it means to take risks on the page, and how to write with economy, skill, and authenticity.

We will read and review successful college essays and experiment with a variety of forms and narrative strategies using prompts from the Common Application, Ivy League colleges, and Write Mondays’ curriculum. This workshop is designed to teach students to write not one but many compelling college application essays, and to refine them using the tools of the professional writer.

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