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Students in Computer Class

ESSAY PREP
FOR JUNIORS

Essay Prep for Juniors uses insights derived from the six Common App essay questions to provide juniors with a framework for exploring transformational insight and self-actualization through writing.

HOW IT
WORKS
.

 

  • The program begins with a discussion of how the first month’s theme (“Who Am I?”) relates to the first Common App essay prompt

  • Students write a ~100 word journal entry related to that theme (e.g., "who do I most want to be in four years?)

  • The next week, we have a 30-minute meeting to discuss these journal entries and expand on ideas which the students can then write about in their next journal entry 

  • We repeat this weekly, switching essay prompts each month

Opportunity For
Mentorship

Using active, empathetic listening, I provide guidance on how students can use college essay questions to spark their imaginations.

Fostering a Free Flow of Ideas

Early on, there is no formal writing instruction; the goal is to encourage sincere, candid written communication from the students, even if it is grammatically informal. I provide tips on tools such as voice-to-text that make it easier for them to keep journaling.

Building Positive Habits

Students write approximately 100 words every other week as a journaling exercise. 

Gradual
Improvement

As students progress and gain confidence, I begin to offer writing instruction. By senior year, when they are ready to apply to college, I help them with their college application essays.

Weekly
Check-Ins

I meet with students weekly to discuss their written ideas and offer support and guidance. 

Maximizing
Impact

I partner with existing mentoring organizations and provide ongoing training and support to their mentees in a pro-bono capacity. I am currently working with several partners to roll out the program. I would love to partner with your organization too!

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