Register for Fall College Essay Strategies!
Virtual Space is limited.
To Register: Go to www.gateparents.com
The change in testing requirements alters the balance of how colleges review application information. Given the change, Essays will play a vital role in the college 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 seniors. All sessions for this course are held virtually. Each class has a required minimum number of enrollment policy. If the minimum class size is not met, the class may be canceled and a full refund provided.
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:
Orientation: Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 7-9pm
Small group meetings on Wednesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 22 in either Session A or Session B
Small Group Meeting #1: Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Session A: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Session B: 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Small Group Meeting #2: Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Session A: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Session B: 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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
Registration Dates:
8/23 - 8/25/21: GATE Student only registration
8/26 - 9/4/21: All Students registration (in or out of district)
9/4/21: Registration closes at 11:59 pm
Scholarships are available: Complete the Scholarship application
Questions? Email the instructor, Kevin Nelson, at knelson@smuhsd.org or the administrator at essay@gateparents.com