College Essay Ready
in 90 minutes

A Live Workshop for Students

Wednesday April 19 7:30 am-9:00 pm EST

What if you could put an end to the pit in your stomach,
the worry and anxiety, and the nagging?

What if you knew what admissions readers wanted to read? The dos and dont's?

What if you could get clear about your best topic and avoid
a toxic topic?

Knowing your values, traits, and passions will do just that
so we will do a series of exercises to not only identify them
so you can bring them front and center into your essay.

Know why you procrastinated, how to stop procrastinating,
and how to start the essay. Right away.

Remove the dread. Gain momentum.

Grab your spot now!

Parent Testimonial

Kristie approaches her students with a wonderful combination of respect, empathy, humor, and honesty. She sets a high bar which her students meet with great enthusiasm. Truly the mark of a gifted educator.

I was so fortunate to have Kristie guide both of my daughters as they worked to create narratives that allowed them to get noticed. She took the time to learn each one's strengths not only as a student but as an individual. It was such a proud moment when their essays received compliments during

college interviews.

Verna O'Donnell, parent

You will discover and write

Your Values

Before you write, you have to know what matters to you.

Your Character Traits

Before you write, you have to know who you are.

Your Life Stories

Before you write, you have to know where your values and traits have informed your life stories.

We will uncover

How to Break Procrastination

I'll explain why procrastination is a rational response to the college essay and how to move through it

Dos and Don'ts

The insider tips right from admissions readers themselves

Toxic Topics

Which topics to avoid and why

The Topic

The one topic with which you can't go wrong

The Common App Prompts

What they really mean and how to make them work for you

Introductions

Why starting is so hard and how to sail through it

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Presented by Kristie Schmidt

Need help? A veteran teacher of high school seniors from IB and AP to those entering the trades, I know what admissions readers are looking for and I know the mistakes students are most likely to make on this essay.

I even know why they procrastinate. Best of all, I know how to get them writing. I've helped hundreds of students during my career. Let me help.

College Essay Ready in 90 minutes