Craft Your Story
Introductory Virtual Workshops - $500OverviewThis virtual workshop for juniors will cover basic information on college admissions essays.
All workshops will cover the same material and will assist students in getting started on their personal statement.
Walk Away With-What are colleges looking for in a personal statement
-How to avoid common pitfalls and stand out authentically
-Ideas for your narrative
DatesSunday, February 8, 2026 from 1 pm 3 pm
Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 1 pm to 3 pm
Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 1 pm to 3 pm
Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm
Led by 2 ExpertsJulie Kim has been an independent education consultant since 2011 and assisted hundreds of students successfully through the essay writing and college application process.
Ruth Hwang has over 15 years experience in all types of writing from admissions essays to classroom assignments to PhD dissertations.
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Deep Dive Series - Common App Essay Virtual Workshops- $1500
3 Part Series Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm
Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm
Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm
Overview: These virtual workshops will build on each other for students to have a deeper understanding on how to highlight their best experiences and craft a unique narrative for their personal statement. Concepts from these series can be applied to the University of California personal insight questions. These workshops are only offered to current juniors and attendance to all three workshops is mandatory in order to have first draft.
June 6th SessionEssay Basics:
This session will cover how admissions essays differ from academic essays and what colleges are looking for in an admissions essay
June 13th SessionBrainstorming:
This session will focus on bringing out your lived experiences in a way that highlights qualities that admissions look for
June 20th SessionCraft Your Essay
This session will have students begin writing their first draft based on what was covered in the first two workshops
About UsJulie Kim holds Masters in Education from the University of Southern California
Professional Member of Independent Educational Consultants Association
Previous UC Undergraduate and Transfer Admissions Reader
Member of National Association of Advisors for Health Professions
2025 Presenter for High School College Series for the Citywide Council for New York City Public Schools
Ruth Hwang holds Master of Arts in English Literature from Claremont Graduate University
Bachelor of Arts in English from Northwestern University
Previous Learning Assistance Specialist at Pacific Oaks College
Previous Writing Professor at Claremont Graduate University
Previous Writing Tutor at Claremont Graduate University and Harvey Mudd College