Transfer Essay Workshops

What They Expect in a Transfer Essay: This is a discussion and critique of sample transfer/admission essays. Students will learn what admissions departments look for and how to write an essay that will catch attention.

• Tuesday, September 29 6:00 – 6:50
• Wednesday, October 7 12:00 – 12:50
• Thursday, October 15 11:30 – 12:20
• Monday, October 19 6:00 – 6:50

Online webinar of this topic: Sunday, November 1, 4:00 – 5:00pm          Go to the webinar from here.

Creating a Topic and Developing Paragraphs: “I have many ideas, but I don’t know which one will work?” Create a workable topic that will speak clearly about you and that will lead to a fully developed essay. All participants will leave with a thesis statement and topic sentences, or a paragraph to drive the content of their essay.

• Tuesday, October 6 6:00 – 6:50
• Wednesday, October 14 12:00 – 12:50
• Thursday, October 22 11:30 – 12:20
• Monday, October 26 6:00 – 6:50

Transfer Essay Faculty Consultations: Moorpark College Faculty from a variety of disciplines will be available for 20 minute consultations on student transfer essay. Space is limited so appointments are required (only 1 appointment per student). Participants should bring drafts of their essays.

These sessions will be offered on the following days and times:

• Thursday, November 5 11:30 – 1:00
• Tuesday, November 10 5:00 – 7:00
• Monday, November 16 4:00 – 6:00

Procrastinator’s Saturday Session: This will be a 3 hour session in which participants will (1) learn the expectations of a transfer essay, (2) draft ideas, (3) develop an essay, and (4) work individually with tutors on refining.

Date: Saturday, November 14
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 Location:
RSVP Required (805) 378-1536

Suggestion for Transfer Applicants: For refining your final draft, we recommend you schedule an individual tutoring appointment. To make a 45 minute appointment, visgo to the Writing Center webpage. Help is also available through e-mail and online. Send request to MCWritingCenter@vcccd.edu

Location for all workshops: Library Learning Resources Building, 3rd floor ,unless otherwise stated.