WORKSHOPS
“We believe in accessibility and providing quality services and support to our clients.” - Tikia S. Travis
Our team of professionally trained post-secondary and College Admission experts host on-site and virtual workshops for Community-Based Organizations, Non-Profits, and High Schools.
Book Your Private Workshop!
A private workshop is the best way to provide counselors and students with the necessary tools to tackle College Admission Essays. Many counselors are seeking the best promising practices that will assist them in supporting their students as they pursue their post-secondary goals. Our group workshops educate and inform all persons involved through strategic activities, writing exercises, and a customized workshop guidebook with important college admission must-knows.
what should students expect?
Our coaches will work with students to analyze and identify the things that are most important to them. Students will determine how to measure their values and prioritize them through activities and exercises.
We understand that everyone’s writing style is different. We will work with students to develop their soft skills and encourage their excitement as they begin writing their essays.
Students will receive guidance on brainstorming, outlining and structuring, and writing compelling, cohesive, and well-written essays.
workshop offerings
Crafting a Compelling and Cohesive Personal Statement
This workshop is offered in a 3-part series to help students become confident in tackling their personal statement.
The Personal Statement Brainstorming and Developmental Workshop (90 Min)
During this session students will learn the purpose of a personal statement, what colleges are looking for, from applicants, how to develop a variety of possible essay topics, and how to structure their essay.
Organizing and Drafting the Personal Statement (90 Min)
During this session students will determine if they have selected the correct topic for their essay. They will develop strong outlines that assist them in crafting the first draft of their essay.
Revising the Personal Statement (90 Min)
During this session students will revise their essays for clarity and cohesion. We will use the “So What? + Why does this matter?” method to create more insightful essays from beginning to end.
Conquering the Common App
This workshop is offered in 2-parts to support students in thoroughly filling out their Common App profiles, activities, and supplemental essay with necessary information.
Common App 101 - Basic Instruction (90 Min)
During this session students will learn to navigate the Common App website, add colleges, complete their profiles, review important deadlines and required information, and organize the information they add to their activities list and the Additional Information section.
Understanding the Supplemental Essays (90 Min)
This session offers comprehensive instruction on brainstorming and writing the supplemental essays. Students will learn to structure these essays using a specific tone and syntax while maintaining their unique voice.