Welcome to our comprehensive workshop designed to equip you with all the tools and knowledge you need to write an impactful personal statement!

Throughout this workshop, you'll choose your topic by exploring the various prompts commonly used in the Common Application and learn how to approach them strategically.

Here's what else you can expect:

1. Understand how you will brand your story and what the most important and compelling part of your application is, and highlight that in your personal statement. We'll break down the elements of the personal statement and why it's a crucial component of your college or university application.
2. Using our strategy of powerful personal storytelling, you will be guided in structuring your narrative so it is memorable, compelling, and well-written. 
3. You will be able to implement a formula for writing your personal narrative and learn a structured approach to crafting your personal statement that ensures coherence, depth, and impact.
4. If your target is IVY League schools, you will be given a strategy for using advanced writing techniques and different essay writing styles to further elevate your personal statement and be specific to the colleges you are targeting.
5. Your essay will be reviewed for tone, voice, grammar, and content, and you will be able to implement the feedback and get a second and third review. 
6. Navigating the do's and don'ts: Learn the essential guidelines for writing a successful personal statement, including common pitfalls to avoid.
7. Reviewing sample essays: Analyze and deconstruct several sample essays to gain insights into effective writing strategies and techniques.
8. Crafting a compelling conclusion: Learn how to effectively conclude your essay and leave a lasting impression on your reader.

Whether you're a high school senior, an undergraduate or graduate college applicant, or a beginner writer looking to improve your writing skills for college or scholarship applications, this workshop is tailored to meet your needs. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey of writing and self-discovery!

Let's unlock your potential and create a personal statement that truly shines! 

In addition to all the valuable content and skills covered in this workshop, participants can put their newfound knowledge into practice by completing a final draft of their personal statement.

But that's not all! As a bonus, each participant will receive an hour-long one-on-one coaching session. During this session, you'll receive personalized feedback and guidance on your personal statement, explicitly tailored to your writing style, strengths, and areas for improvement. This customized coaching will provide you with invaluable insights and support as you fine-tune your personal statement to perfection.

So, not only will you leave this workshop with a polished final draft of your personal statement, but you'll also have the opportunity to receive individualized feedback and coaching to ensure that your essay truly shines.

I'm excited to work with you and help you achieve your goals!