Finding Your Voice: The Art of the College Admission Essay

Presented by the Iowa Youth Writing Project at the Magid Center for Undergraduate Writing at the University of Iowa

COURSE DESCRIPTION

As a high school junior or senior, you will get your test scores, transcripts, and letters of recommendation in order—but what about that last crucial item, the college application essay? How can you convey your goals, personality, and sense of self in just a few hundred words?

This course will discuss the purpose, objective, and execution of the successful college application essay, demystifying the process and allowing you to put your best self onto the page. We will brainstorm topics, discuss structure, look at examples of extraordinary essays, and give feedback on ideas and drafts. The college application essay is an opportunity for you to speak about yourself and make an impression that goes beyond your grades and scores—this course will offer expert guidance and ease your anxiety about the process. 

DATES: September 13th-October 26th

INSTRUCTOR

Isabel Henderson is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, where she received Truman Capote and Rydson fellowships. She earned her BA at Princeton University. She has worked for The Atlantic, Granta, and The American Reader; her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Prairie Schooner, and other journals and magazines.

“Definitely would recommend this workshop. Lots of good material covered, plus Isabel is a great instructor. She explains everything in detail and is willing to work one-on-one, as well.”  

— Timothy C., July 2019

Course Price: $475.00

NOTE: The credit card payment will be processed by an external provider and will appear on your credit card statement as “IA YOUTH WRITING PROJECT."

Refund Policy: A $150 cancellation fee will be applied to refunds for cancellations. No refunds are available after the listed start date of each session.

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Need-based scholarships are available. Inquire at iywp@uiowa.edu.

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Note: The credit card payment will be processed by an external provider and will appear on your credit card statement as “IA YOUTH WRITING PROJECT."

Need help? Contact the Iowa Youth Writing Project: (319) 467-4694 • iywp@uiowa.edu