Events

To register, visit the Ann Arbor Rec and Ed website (event 1339.301) or call 734-994-2300

 

Write and Edit a Winning College Application Essay: Two Session Class

Each session is two hours. June 26th and 28th from 3:00-5:00PM

also offered:

October 2nd and 4th from 7:00-9:00PM

 

For Parents and Students Grades 9-12.

College admissions officers spend minutes reading an essay, so how can yours be as impressive as Mt. Everest—strong and memorable—and not an anonymous anthill? In the first session of this two-session class, learn how to write a unique and compelling essay that emphasizes your strengths without bragging, and start writing.  Bring your ideas, notes and drafts to the second session for expert feedback and editing tips. Handouts include samples of winning essays.

To register, visit the Ann Arbor Rec and Ed website or call 734-994-2300

 

How to Finish a Winning College Application Essay

June 20th from 2:00 to 5:00PM

also offered:

October 17th from 6:00 to 9:00

 

For Parents and Students Grades 9-12.

Are you the kind of person who has given some thought to your college application essays, tried your hand at one or more drafts, but have no idea how to improve what you’ve written?  Bring your college application essay draft(s) to this class and learn a proven technique for editing them into strong, unique and compelling essays that will appeal to college admissions officers.   Edit your essays during class and receive one-on-one feedback.  Receive experienced editing tips, and samples of winning essays.  Please bring your essays printed double-spaced.  Laptops are recommended but not necessary.

To register, visit the Ann Arbor Rec and Ed website or call 734-994-2300

 

Publish Locally, Get Read Internationally

June 27th from 10:00AM to 12:00PM

 

Do you have a story, poem, or book sitting in your drawer or the back of your mind? Learn local options for publishing online and on paper.   Explore the best fit for your creative piece, how to most effectively submit your work to local editors, and how to determine the popularity of an online publication.  You will also receive an excellent list of local online and paper publications.

To register, visit the Ann Arbor Rec and Ed website or call 734-994-2300