College Application Essay Writing Workshop

Are you a high school student preparing to apply to college and unsure how to write a college application essay? Perhaps you’ve started a draft, but don’t know if you’re on the right track. Or just want some feedback.

Our College Application Essay Writing Workshop this August will help you navigate every step of the process.

In this in-person workshop led by coach Danielle Alexander, high school students will practice and develop the skill of writing a college application essay. Students will brainstorm, outline and begin drafting at least one college application essay by the conclusion of the workshop.

In addition to being an instructional space, the workshop is intended to be collaborative. Students will read and analyze each other's work, as well as model college application essays. Together, we will grow comfortable with the conventions of application writing, the vulnerability of sharing our stories and the revision process involving both peer review and instructor feedback.

Students are welcome to bring a draft of an essay they’re working on or prompts they may need to answer.

Students who attend the workshop will receive:

• Lunch from La Pecora Nera
• Reusable water bottle
• Journal
• Purple pen
• A 20% discount for additional coaching with Detroit Writing Room or New York Writing Room coaches.

Workshop Date:

Aug. 15, 2024

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST

Location:

Bamboo Detroit

1420 Washington Boulevard, Detroit MI 48226

Equipment:

Students are encouraged to bring a laptop or iPad to use during the workshop.

Cost:

Early bird - $150 until April 1, 2024

General admission - $175

Tickets are nonrefundable. Space is limited. Registration closes on June 1, 2024. Lunch order forms will be emailed to participants by June.

Scholarship Opportunities:

• Detroit students: Students who attend a Detroit high school or live in the city of Detroit can apply to attend this workshop for free with Coaching Detroit Forward on Aug. 14. Apply here by June 1.
• Metro Detroit students: A few scholarships are available for Metro Detroit students to attend the Aug. 15 workshop for free. Please email [email protected] stating what school you attend, your current year in school and why you would like a scholarship to attend this workshop.

Danielle Alexander has been helping high school students write their best college application essays for over a decade. A two-time graduate of Michigan State University, she taught high school English and journalism and college composition for seven years. She currently spends her academic semesters as a doctoral student and research assistant at Oakland University and her summer months as a freelance journalist for a number of Metro Detroit publications.

The Detroit Writing Room does not warrant or guarantee that a student will be admitted to a college or university after attending this workshop. Our coaches will only offer guidance and feedback with respect to essays that are written only by the student.

The Detroit Writing Room offers an inspirational community for writers, creatives and professionals. Whether you’re working on the next Great American novel or a resume, the DWR has 30 professional writing coaches to help with all your writing needs. We also host book talks, writing workshops, and literary events. Visit detroitwritingroom.com to sign up for coaching, memberships, events and more. Check out newyorkwritingroom.com to see our New York-based coaching team.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bamboo Detroit, 1420 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, United States