Writing for College and Career Preparation
Rising Grades 10-12
Academic Year ONLY
Starting on September 10th, 2026
Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 PM ONLINE
Instructor: Ms. Kylie Smith
A one-semester course providing intensive instruction and practice in writing college application essays, resumes, cover letters, and business communications.
Students will write and polish several of the Common Application essays, which are used in many universities’ application processes. They will also write, revise, and polish resumes, cover letters, and business emails. Students will improve their writing through weekly feedback from the teacher and their peers.
This is a small-group class, structured similarly to a writing group. It is a discussion-based course, not lecture-based. Students are expected to bring their writing assignment each week to share with the class. They are expected to give and accept feedback from the teacher and their peers. This interactive class structure provides an ideal environment for writing improvement.
Why Join Writing for College and Career Preparation?
· Students receive personalized feedback on their writing every week from an experienced writing teacher!
· Students will prepare and polish several essays that they can use to apply for college, potentially leading to greater rates of college acceptance and scholarships.
· Students will receive advice that will make the college and job application process easier to navigate.
· The writing skills learned will give students a head start on high school and college writing assignments.
· Students may improve their grades in English and writing classes, and other classes as well, since almost every class involves writing!
· Students get a chance to discuss writing and ask questions in an interactive, small-group learning environment, a more effective way to learn writing than in a large class.
Register for Writing for College and Career Preperation Here
Writing College Application Essays
Rising Grades 10–12
Summer ONLY
Starting on June 24th, 2026
Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 PM ONLINE
Instructor: Dr. Amanda Beringer
An eight-week course providing intensive instruction and practice in writing the Common Application essays. Students will write and polish several of the Common Application essays, which are used in many universities’ application processes. They are also welcome to bring in other essays they are writing for specific universities. Students will improve their essays through weekly feedback from the teacher and their peers. This is a small-group class, structured similarly to a writing group. Students are expected to bring their writing assignment each week to share with the class. They are expected to give and accept feedback from the teacher and their peers. This small-group class structure provides an ideal environment for writing improvement