Plot Twist: Turning Your Life Into a College Essay That Pops

Your story matters—and it could be the key to standing out on your college application. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to turn real-life moments into a powerful personal essay that grabs attention and leaves a lasting impression on admissions staff.

• Help students understand the purpose and impact of the personal essay in college admissions.

• Introduce effective strategies for brainstorming meaningful essay topics.

• Provide a simple framework or structure for writing a strong, authentic essay.

• Share examples of successful essays and common mistakes to avoid.

• Offer tips for revision, editing, and maintaining the student’s voice.