Young adults who are preparing for college or graduate school are often asked to submit a personal statement essay as part of their application process. The Personal Statement LifeStories workshops offer nine one-hour sessions covering 9 topics to help prospective students articulate their story, identify their strengths, and discover the most impactful statement to include in their applications. Through self-exploration, participants in this workshop are able to identify and write a personal statement that reflects their passion and knowledge. We offer this workshop in two formats - in a school-based setting and in small private groups.
In the school-based workshop, students work independently and alongside their peers in their classrooms. Materials include the Life Stories Workbook, examples of strong personal statements, and elements of impactful stories to be used for meaningful discussions. Students discuss 9 topics related to developing their personal statements. Often we divide the classroom into small groups to allow for more open discussion.
The small private group workshop is limited to eight young adults in each session.This workshop does not include assistance with the technical aspects of writing but will provide a subscription to Grammarly as an online editing tool. Discussions of elements of an impactful statement and story leads to both an exceptional personal statement essay and increased self-awareness.
In the school-based workshop, students work independently and alongside their peers in their classrooms. Materials include the Life Stories Workbook, examples of strong personal statements, and elements of impactful stories to be used for meaningful discussions. Students discuss 9 topics related to developing their personal statements. Often we divide the classroom into small groups to allow for more open discussion.
The small private group workshop is limited to eight young adults in each session.This workshop does not include assistance with the technical aspects of writing but will provide a subscription to Grammarly as an online editing tool. Discussions of elements of an impactful statement and story leads to both an exceptional personal statement essay and increased self-awareness.