A 2-hour introduction and writing workshop focused on developing the personal statement and supplemental essays. My Editor in Chief helps you understand the personal and supplemental essays in a way that inspires and equips you to produce meaningful essays. 

• Understanding the personal statement and supplemental essays
• Choosing the right prompt for you
• Engaging in prewriting exercises
• Answering the prompt with intentional language
• Finding a focus and or theme connected to the application
• Tackling the title and first sentence
• Analyzing sample essays, peer insight
• Utilizing tips and strategies provided by admissions officers, counselors, teachers
• Writing time (Individual mentoring: write. revise. edit)

Please bring your high school credentials, a laptop for online work, and any list of activities, resume, or college essay drafts you have started. $100 per person.

This course is designed for students to work independently. Parents who wish to attend must purchase a separate ticket.

Payment is due before the workshop and must be made through PayPal: https://paypal.me/myeditorinchief

The Library adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act that assures equal access to all library facilities, activities, and programs.  For reasonable and timely accommodations, refer to the https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/departments/library/library-programs and contact the program organizer.  Any ADA accommodations necessary for a program attendee will require at least one week of prior notice before the program or event.