What You’ll Learn:

• How to brainstorm and choose essay topics that reflect your personality and values.
• Techniques for crafting a powerful narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
• Strategies for engaging admissions officers with vivid, authentic writing.
• Best practices for revising and polishing your essay to perfection.
• How to tailor essays for supplemental prompts and specific colleges.

Course Features:

• Flexible Learning: Work at your own pace with step-by-step video lessons and detailed guidance.
• Practical Exercises: Complete quick writes, brainstorming activities, and full drafts to hone your skills.
• Downloadable Resources: Access templates, examples, and checklists to support your writing.
• Supplemental Focus: Learn how to effectively tackle “Why this college?” and other common prompts.
• Optional Feedback: Submit your work for personalized feedback from peers or an instructor (if available).

Who Should Enroll?

• High school seniors preparing college applications.
• Students who want to elevate their writing skills and confidence.
• Anyone looking to create a standout essay that authentically represents them.

How It Works:

• Learn on Your Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of a self-paced course that fits seamlessly into your life. Start anytime and progress at your own pace.
• Engage and Reflect: Watch recorded video lessons, complete guided activities, and reflect on your progress as you build confidence in your writing.
• Build and Polish: Develop your essay step-by-step with clear guidance and rubric-based feedback aligned with the official Academies of Loudoun Writing Rubric.
• Stay Motivated: Earn badges as you hit milestones, keeping you engaged and inspired—even if writing isn’t your favorite activity.
• Ludic Learning: Experience a playful, engaging approach to mastering essay writing that makes the process enjoyable.
• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a positive setting where your achievements are celebrated, and every step of your journey is recognized.
• Outcome: By the end of this course, you’ll have a polished, authentic college essay ready for submission—and the skills to tackle additional essay prompts with confidence!