College Essay Writing Workshop
A well-crafted AUTHENTIC essay is vital to
as a competitive college applicant.
Yet many students lack the confidence and experience needed to convey who they are through a story that connects with admissions counselors.
stand out
Don't be found lacking!
because your story matters
- understand what colleges are looking for in the personal statement
- discover which Common App writing prompt best helps showcase your values and uniqueness
- gain confidence writing reflectively and authentically (without AI)
- learn language devices that elevate your writing
- apply editing and revising techniques that make your writing clear
- write, edit and refine your Common App personal statement
- begin working on your supplemental essays
- find your voice to CONFIDENTLY, AUTHENTICALLY and CLEARLY communicate who you are
My College Essay
Workshop helps you
Finish your personal statement before senior year begins!
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Testimonials
I worked with Mrs. Shiela on my college essays my senior year of high school. Her guidance was invaluable in helping me write and helping me succeed in being accepted to multiple competitive programs and scholarships. I again sought her expertise when I applied for medical school my senior year of college. She helped me further understand who I am and convey it in an impactful way. I’m so thankful for her role in my journey to becoming a physician!
~Ashley
Mrs. Shiela's workshop helped me figure out that I have creative ideas and could write a good college essay. The workshop activities about volunteering and extracurriculars helped me with the writing of my essays.
~Kridhay
"Ms. Shiela’s writing workshop transformed my writing! She taught me everything I needed to know to write strong college essays. Being able to go through the step by step writing and editing process with Ms. Shiela was so helpful and transformative for my essays! She teaches everything you need to know to write essays that stand out, from eye catching hooks to powerful endings. I am so grateful to have found this workshop where I became much more confident in my abilities as a writer and student. I have learned skills I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
~Whitney
It was very encouraging working with Mrs. Shiela on my college essays. I enjoyed watching my writing skills develop quickly. It's a night-and-day difference! Finding my own unique writing voice and crafting an essay I felt confident about was invaluable. I grew so much in my writing through Mrs. Shiela's editing process. It's obvious how fast my writing and confidence in writing have grown. Mrs. Shiela is so encouraging and makes me eager to learn more about writing.
~Clare
JUNE WORKSHOP $500
Session 1: Wednesday June 3rd 1:00–3:00
Session 2: Wednesday June 10th 1:00–3:00
Session 3: Wednesday June 17th 1:00–3:00
Session 4: Wednesday June 24th 1:00–3:00
JULY WORKSHOP $500
Session 1: Wednesday July 1st 1:00–3:00
Session 2: Wednesday July 8th 1:00–3:00
Session 3: Wednesday July 15th 1:00–3:00
Session 4: Wednesday July 22nd 1:00–3:00
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Live In-Person Workshops
Workshop Details
- Each workshop has four sessions (one per week). In-person sessions last 2 hours. Each session has weekly homework to be completed before the next session.
- There's no registration fee and student materials are included in the tuition.
- Tuition is $500 and is due one week before the first session.
- Payments may be made by cash, check or Zelle transfer to shiela.catanzarite@gmail.com.
- Deadline to register is Sunday, May 31st.
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