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College Essay: Strategies for your College Essays Group A

Description
The change in testing requirements and 2020 Spring grading system alters the balance of how colleges review application information. Given the change, Essays will play a vital role in the 2021 admission process. This GATE Parents Group-sponsored class is tailored to support students addressing UC and Common Application Essay prompts and the development of quality drafts for essay/personal statements. Priority enrollment will be given to rising seniors. All sessions for this course are held virtually. Comprehensive Review Process: The instructor will review the academic transcripts, test scores and student resume in conjunction with the student’s intended college and major selections. Additionally, the instructor will review the student applicant's academic and participation record to help craft an application essay that will complement the application and communicate student passion, need, or any other critical information to the application reader. Format: One virtual large group orientation meeting - two hours Two virtual small group pre-write meetings - one hour each Two virtual one-on-one meetings with the instructor - 45 minutes per meeting Dates: Tuesday, September 8, 6-8pm: Orientation Thursday, September 10, and Tuesday, September 15, evenings: One-hour pre-write meetings from 6-7pm One-on-One Sessions Students will sign up for two 45 minutes one-on-one sessions by using an online scheduling tool for their day and time. All students will receive two 45-minute virtual sessions to specifically review their information and essays. The instructor will use Google Docs to review all of the relevant information with students. Course Fee: $385 College Essay Registration Dates: 8/10 - 8/16/20: GATE Student only registration 8/17 - 9/4/20: All Students registration (in or out of district) 9/4/20: Registration closes at 11:59 pm 9/8/20: First day of class
Instructor
Kevin Nelson
Fee
$385.00, Early Registration: $385.00
Maximum Students
20
Registration Dates
GATE Student Preferential Early Registration Period
8/10/2020 through 8/16/2020
All Student Registration Period
8/17/2020 through 9/9/2020
Enrollment Period
8/10/2020 through 9/9/2020
Fee Dates
Discounted Fee Registration Period
8/10/2020 through 8/16/2020
Regular Fee Registration Period
8/17/2020 through 9/9/2020
Class Sessions
TitleDayDateTimeLocationDescription
OrientationTue9/8/20206:00 pm to 8:00 pmVirtual on lineOrientation Meeiting
Group A Thu9/10/20206:00 pm to 7:00 pmVirtual on linePre Write Group Meeting
Group ATue9/15/20206:00 pm to 7:00 pmVirtual on linePre Write Group Meeting