College Essay Bootcamp: The Power of 1:1 Writing Support to Break Down the Barriers to Students’ Dreams
Sheli Thoss, English Teacher, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, Palos Hills; Katy Przybylski, English Teacher, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, Palos Hills; Lisa Thyer, English Teacher, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, Palos Hills; and Chris Wendelin, English Teacher, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, Palos HillsM-210
Given the increased quantity of, and emphasis on, essays in the college application process, we set out to incorporate best practices and personal experiences to create a program to support our students, who are primarily first-generation college applicants. In this session, we share activities, strategies, and relationship-building techniques, each designed with the needs of first-generation students in mind, to provide you with tools to help your students overcome barriers and pursue their post-secondary dreams.