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Virtual Personal Essay Boot Camp for Students
Virtual
Calling all high school juniors – Class of 2027!
ACT’s American College Application Campaign is excited to partner with College Essay Guy this spring and summer to offer a free workshop to help students get started on their college personal statement.
During this workshop, you’ll:
- Learn what makes a strong personal statement.
- Discover ways to find meaningful essay topics and stories.
- Start brainstorming ideas you can turn into a full draft later.
We’re excited for you to participate and get a strong start on your essay – whether for your college applications, scholarship applications, or job applications!
REGISTER NOW: ACT Webinar | Free Personal Statement Boot Camp for Students with College Essay Guy
Two options – same great content! You only need to attend one.
Option 1
Date: Thursday, May 28
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Duration: 90 minutes
Option 2
Date: Tuesday, June 16
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Duration: 90 minutes
About College Essay Guy:
Founder Ethan Sawyer wrote the bestselling guide College Essay Essentials.
His resources are widely used by counselors and students nationwide.
His website includes hundreds of free college application guides and tools.
He also hosts a popular college admissions podcast!
Option 2: Virtual Personal Essay Boot Camp
Calling all high school juniors – Class of 2027!
ACT’s American College Application Campaign is excited to partner with College Essay Guy this spring and summer to offer a free workshop to help students get started on their college personal statement.
During this workshop, you’ll:
- Learn what makes a strong personal statement.
- Discover ways to find meaningful essay topics and stories.
- Start brainstorming ideas you can turn into a full draft later.
We’re excited for you to participate and get a strong start on your essay – whether for your college applications, scholarship applications, or job applications!
REGISTER NOW: ACT Webinar | Free Personal Statement Boot Camp for Students with College Essay Guy
Two options – same great content! You only need to attend one.
Option 1
Date: Thursday, May 28
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Duration: 90 minutes
Option 2
Date: Tuesday, June 16
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Duration: 90 minutes
About College Essay Guy:
Founder Ethan Sawyer wrote the bestselling guide College Essay Essentials.
His resources are widely used by counselors and students nationwide.
His website includes hundreds of free college application guides and tools.
He also hosts a popular college admissions podcast!