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SUMMARY:Writing Authentic College Essays in the ChatGPT Era
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop\, high school seniors will learn how to brainstorm\, develop and write compelling college admissions essays that reflect who they are — in their own voice. \nEach student will also receive a list of editing tips for refining their future drafts. \nStudents will learn how to: \n\nIdentify meaningful essay topics\nAvoid common college essay clichés\nDevelop a compelling personal narrative\nWrite with greater specificity and voice\nRevise drafts more effectively\n\n\nElizabeth Held is a Washington-based journalist and editor whose work has appeared in USA Today\, Slate\, Time\, and Vulture. Her first book will be released with HarperCollins in 2028. Through Capitol Hill College Consulting\, she helps students develop authentic college application essays through collaborative brainstorming and editorial guidance.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/writing-authentic-college-essays-in-the-chatgpt-era/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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