Essay Writing Boot Camp Session 1

This three-session intensive is for rising Grade 12/CEGEP 2 students or anyone applying to attend university in fall 2025. Make sure to sign-up for every session!

Session 1 will cover:

– A general overview of holistic U.S. admissions

– What is the admissions essay

– How the essay is used in the admissions process

– What types of essays you might encounter on different applications

– How to brainstorm

To prepare for this session:

– Review the admissions and essay requirements for U.S. universities you would like to apply to

– Make a Common App account at commonapp.org and/or open accounts for applications that you will be completing

FULL SCHEDULE

1. Thursday, August 8, 2-3:30 pm ET / 11 am – 12:30 pm PT: Admissions overview and Brainstorming your Common App essay topic

2. Tuesday, August 13, 2-3:30 pm ET / 11 am – 12:30 pm PT: Writing an outline

3. Thursday, August 15, 2-3:30 pm ET / 11 am – 12:30 pm PT: Writing your first draft and tackling supplemental essays