Personal Statement/Transfer and Scholarship Essay Workshops 

Scholarship (and Common App too!) Personal Statement Workshops: Spring 2021--Mondays and Tuesdays 1-3 pm

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TRANSFER ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOPS:

EXTRA DATES JUST ADDED:

Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 11am-2pm and Thursday Dec. 3 from 2:30-5 pm

 

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Come to a Personal Statement Workshop at the Writing Center and get feedback and guidance writing the personal statement (for UC personal insight, commonapp, scholarships, and more)!

• Explore the myths vs. the realities of application essays
• Understand expectations for content
• Review topic prompts
• Brainstorm and develop ideas for essays
• Read sample essays and discuss strengths and weaknesses
• Learn how to integrate these strategies into your essays:
  • Be honest – even if it hurts.
  • Be descriptive:
    • Use concrete language
    • Use active voice
  • Show don’t tell: Write the story—the experience–that reveals YOU.
  • If writing about something challenging in your life, show how you are overcoming or have resolved problems.
• UC Personal Insight Questions: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-transfer/personal-insight-questions.html
• View the presentation here! 
  transfer essays powerpoint

 

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Come to one or more workshops. Workshops are 2 hour blocks on zoom--drop in when you can! Students are also welcome to book individual tutoring appointments to work on question responses and personal statements at moorparkcollege.edu/writingcenter