【Sunday 6/22/25】Common Application Essay Workshop : Eating the Elephant One Bite At a Time
Sherry Wang
Crafting a standout Common App personal essay is one of the most important—and often most overwhelming—parts of the college application process. That’s why SpringLight Education is offering a focused, practical workshop to guide students through every stage of the writing journey.
Register the workshop at here: https://goo.gl/YFZE9S
Location: zoom!
Date & time: Sunday, 5:00pm-7:00pm, June 22nd, 2025.
Fee: $200 each student. (Free for SpringLight’s college counseling students)
🎓 What You’ll Learn:
In this 2-hour session, students will receive expert advice on:
- Handling procrastination and staying motivated
- Managing expectations and outside opinions
- A step-by-step writing process that works
- Brainstorming strategies with guided, in-depth questions
- How to craft a strong thesis
- What to remember when writing your early drafts
- How to handle negativity and writer’s block
- Making the most of feedback
- Practical editing techniques
- How to write engaging introductions and conclusions
- Connecting your story to the essay prompt
- Review of a few essay examples to inspire and learn from
💡 Whether you’ve started writing or are still staring at a blank screen, this workshop will give you the clarity, skills, and confidence to move forward.
Instructor: Mrs. Webster, SpringLight’s college essay chief editor, who brings over a decade of experience helping students gain admission to top universities—and grow as writers along the way.