Virtual Common App Personal Statement Workshop
Craft your strongest college essay — step by step, with expert guidance.
This virtual workshop is designed to help high school students complete a polished, final Common App personal statement in just two weeks. From prompt selection and brainstorming to structure, drafting, and revision, you’ll receive individualized support and clear deadlines to keep you on track.
To confirm your place, you will need to complete the checkout process by clicking the Shopping Cart icon.
Craft your strongest college essay — step by step, with expert guidance.
This virtual workshop is designed to help high school students complete a polished, final Common App personal statement in just two weeks. From prompt selection and brainstorming to structure, drafting, and revision, you’ll receive individualized support and clear deadlines to keep you on track.
To confirm your place, you will need to complete the checkout process by clicking the Shopping Cart icon.
Craft your strongest college essay — step by step, with expert guidance.
This virtual workshop is designed to help high school students complete a polished, final Common App personal statement in just two weeks. From prompt selection and brainstorming to structure, drafting, and revision, you’ll receive individualized support and clear deadlines to keep you on track.
To confirm your place, you will need to complete the checkout process by clicking the Shopping Cart icon.
Who is it for?
High school seniors preparing to apply to college who want to produce a compelling, authentic Common App personal statement
Format
Fully virtual—students from anywhere can attend
Mix of live group session, one-on-one meeting, and guided independent work with deadlines and feedback
Workshop Schedule
Saturday, August 16:
Kickoff Group Session (9-11am PT):
Understand the Common App prompts
Learn what colleges are really looking for
Explore proven brainstorming techniques
Discuss essay structure and voice
Individual One-on-One Meeting (30-minutes scheduled between 1-3:00pm PT):
Review brainstormed ideas
Choose a prompt and theme
Plan next steps for the first draft
Weeks 1–2 (Guided Independent Work):
Structured writing exercises and deadlines for draft sections
Feedback on drafts
Strategies for developing narrative voice and clarity
Final polish on essay structure, language, and storytelling
Outcome:
By the end of the workshop, you will have a complete, polished Common App essay ready to submit.