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College Essay Workshop
2024-10-01 18:00:00 2024-10-01 19:00:00 America/New_York College Essay Workshop In this workshop, led by professional college essay consultant Jenn Bryson, we will review the writing process, discuss the elements of a successful application essay, and peer edit essays. Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Tuesday, October 01
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-01 18:00:00 2024-10-01 19:00:00 America/New_York College Essay Workshop In this workshop, led by professional college essay consultant Jenn Bryson, we will review the writing process, discuss the elements of a successful application essay, and peer edit essays. Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

In this workshop, led by professional college essay consultant Jenn Bryson, we will review the writing process, discuss the elements of a successful application essay, and peer edit essays.

In this workshop, led by professional college essay consultant Jenn Bryson, we will review the writing process, discuss the elements of a successful application essay, and potentially peer edit essays. The target audience and priority for registration for this program is seniors applying to college this year and juniors applying next year, but 9th and 10th graders are also welcome. Jenn is part of the faculty at Boston University Literacy and Language Department.

Please register teen as the registrant and add all additional teens as guests. 

Grades 9-12

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop |

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Wilmington Memorial Library
Phone: 978-658-2967
Hours
Mon, Sep 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 06 Closed
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175 Middlesex Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
Tel: 978-658-2967

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Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
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Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
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