The Write Your Way In Course
This four-class course—six hours total for $1,895—is taught by professional journalists and writers who will teach you how to write an admissions essay. By the end of the course, you will have a polished essay that you wrote. This is not a course that writes an essay for you, it’s an intensive experience that helps you become a better thinker and writer.
Session I: The Interview
The editor and course leader conducts an interview and brainstorm session with the student to help excavate experiences and tales that are captivating and worthy of an essay topic. You will talk about your life, passions and experiences and together we will land on a narrative that reveals something deep and meaningful about you and your character. Prior to class, you will be given examples of well-written essays to help you understand what makes an essay an arresting read.
Duration: 90 minutes
Session II: The Art of the Outline
Now that you have your topic, it’s time to dive into the art of structure and start outlining your essay. You will learn about what makes a good lede (the introduction to your essay), a profound nut graf (your thesis, or in other words, the specific lesson or point you want to convey) and a satisfying kicker (the last paragraph).
Duration: 90 minutes
Expectation: You will start writing during this session, and your homework will be to finish writing the first draft.
Session III: The First Edit
We will go over the teacher’s edit in real time, and the proposed changes that will make your essay stronger. Inevitably, more details about your life will become crystalized during this session.
Duration: 90 minutes
Expectation: The homework for this session will be to complete and file the second draft.
Session IV: The Final Draft
We will go over your second draft in real time and make it stronger and ready to submit. The hope is to look ahead, at school and beyond, to try and relate skills and character traits revealed in class to potential majors, minors and job internships.
Duration: 90 minutes
Expectation: Your homework will be to submit your essay along with your application.
Contact Us
Interested in learning how to write your way in? Please reach out directly via email: will@writeyourwayin.com or call at 908-367-7457. Space is limited. We look forward to hearing from you!