The Debbie GoldsteinCollege Essay & ApplicationWorkshop
Discover your authentic voice.
Spots are limited to ensure quality interaction.
Workshop Highlights
Fun & interactive brainstorming sessions
“Show & Tell” writing techniques
Strategies for standing out
Personalized feedback & support
A maximum of six students for each workshop!
Workshop 1
Common App: Main Essay
- The Personal Statement Puzzle Solved: Get Into Top Colleges (Without the Meltdown!)
- Beyond “Tell Me About Yourself”: Crafting a Personal Statement Colleges Actually Want.
- Parents, Relax! I’ll Guide Your Teen to a Stand-Out Personal Statement. (13 Years of Wins)
- Stop Guessing! Learn How to Pick a Personal Statement Topic That Impresses Admissions.
Workshop 2
The UC for Personal Insight Questions
- Supplemental Essays Made Easy: Get Your Teen into Their Dream School! (Parents, This is For You!)
- The “Why Us?” and Beyond/It’s not the Why, it’s the WHAT. Acing Supplemental Essays for
Elite College Admissions. - Don’t Let Supplemental Essays Trip Up Your Teen! My 13-Year Playbook for Success.
- Cracking the Supplemental Essay Code: What Top Colleges REALLY Want to See.
- From Stress to Success: Mastering Supplemental Essays for a Strong College Application.
Workshop 3
Activity Section (Common App & UC)
- Beyond the List: Creating an Activities Section That Gets Noticed by Top Colleges!
- The Activities Section: It’s More Than Just a List! Learn How to Impress Admissions.
- Help Your Teen Shine! Crafting a College Application Activities Section That Stands Out.
- What Colleges Want in the Activities Section: My 13 Years of Admissions Insights Revealed.
- Maximize Their Accomplishments! Learn How to Build an Impressive College Activities Section.
Workshop 4
Supplemental Essays
- Demonstrate Fit: Show you’ve researched the school and explain why it’s the right fit for you.
- Showcase Personality: Highlight what makes you unique beyond grades and test scores.
- Highlight Writing Skills: Demonstrate clear, thoughtful, and effective communication.
- Reflect on Experiences: Offer insight into what you’ve learned and how you’ve grown.
- Clarify Concerns: Address any academic gaps or unusual circumstances with context.
- Complete the Picture: Add depth to your application with personal insight colleges can’t get from stats alone.
- Stand Out: A strong essay can distinguish you in a competitive applicant pool.
AUGUST—2 sessions, 10:00 and 3:00 PST
- 9th—Common Application (CA) Main Essay
- 10th—UC Personal Insight Questions
- 16th—CA “Why” Supplements
- 17th—CA and UC Activity Section
- 23rd—CA Main essay
- 24th—UC Personal Insight Questions
- 30th—CA “Why” Supplements
- 31st—CA and UC Activity Section
SEPTEMBER—2 sessions at 10:00 and 3:00 PST
- 6th—Common Application (CA) Main Essay
- 7th—UC Personal Insight Questions
- 13th—CA “Why” Supplements
- 14th—CA and UC Activity Section
- 20th—CA Main essay
- 21st—UC Personal Insight Questions
- 27th—CA “Why” Supplements
- 28th—CA and UC Activity Section
Don’t risk your unique story getting lost in a sea of applications. Join “The Debbie Goldstein College Essay Workshop” and avoid the regret of not getting personalized guidance. You’ll miss out on a fun, interactive session designed to strip away the mystery and stress of college essay writing. Why struggle alone and potentially overlook key strategies? Without this workshop, you could miss the opportunity to learn how to brainstorm unique ideas and craft compelling narratives that truly reflect your identity. Spaces are limited for our small-group setting, so don’t miss your chance for personalized attention and a supportive environment!