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From Pen to Portal: Writing Strong College Application Essays   

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Your GPA and test scores say a lot about you, but your college application essay is where you get to show up as yourself. In this four-week workshop, an LPC English professor helps you decode the UC PIQs and Common App essay. You’ll learn how to write strong, voice-driven essays that sound like you—not ChatGPT. You’ll walk away with a polished essay that’s ready to submit. We’ll also cover application tracking spreadsheets, brag sheets, supplemental essays, scholarship statements, and more. This class is open to both high school students and community college students looking to transfer soon.Laptops provided but students may bring their own.

Age range: 16+


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