EMERGING MINDS COLLEGE COUNSELING
WORKSHOPS
EMC² is excited to offer new virtual classes!
We teach students and parents principles of writing to help you write the best application essays.
How To Write A Compelling Essay
February 10, 2024 | 4pm PST / 7pm EST
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Use creative writing principles to write a great college app essay!
You'll learn how to:
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Use elements like diction and tone to create a cohesive voice
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Make your essay's content and style unique and memorable
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Create a narrative to make your writing engaging
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Structure your essay around a compelling theme
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This workshop is led by Ashni, a published poet and memoir writer. Ashni double-majored in Creative Writing and Technical Writing at Carnegie Mellon and is pursuing her Masters in Creative Writing with a focus in Creative Nonfiction at Columbia University. She writes essays and books, and she is excited to spread her creative knowledge!
Using Rhetoric to Sway the Admissions Officers
Use rhetorical principles to convince the admissions officers that you are qualified and passionate!
You'll learn how to:
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Utilize rhetorical devices to craft an eloquent and compelling narrative
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Apply linguistic strategies to entice and engage the reader
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Highlight your best qualities
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"Brand" yourself as a unique and memorable candidate
What is rhetoric?
"Rhetoric is nothing but reason well dressed and argument put in order" - Jeremy Collier
Rhetoric is the art of persuasive communication. In a college applications essay, your goal is to persuade the admissions committee that you are a driven, intelligent, and eager student. You can control how the committee experiences and perceives your essay by employing concepts of rhetoric.
Registration has closed. Stay tuned for future offerings of this workshop!
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This workshop is led by Rency, who has over 6 years of experience in the field of rhetoric. Rency holds a Bachelor's degree in Rhetoric, Media, and Professional Communication from the University of Waterloo and a Master's degree in Rhetoric from Carnegie Mellon University. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in Rhetoric at the University of Waterloo. In addition to writing and editing, Rency has extensive experience in marketing. She enjoys using persuasive and effective communication to build a memorable and unique brand, and she is excited to share her knowledge!