Preparing College applications can be an overwhelming experience.

Get experienced advice to prepare for college admission; testing, recommendations, and college application essay writing.

S.Series I session is designed for seniors.  It consists of 4-2 hour classes that will  take the stress and frustration out of the college application process.

  • Essay/Recommendation Intensive – Two hours of guidance working on getting a remarkable letter of recommendation from your teachers.
  • Essay Intensive – Six hours of  guidance with intensive focus on the college admission essay.
  • At the end of Series I the student should be ready to confidently ask for letters of recommendation, providing all the information needed for an outstanding letter.
  • The student will have their essay topic chosen and in draft or final form for the Common Application.
  • Other topics discussed in S.Session I;
    • Strategy for selecting the best persons for writing your recommendation letters.
    •  Preparing for a college visits
    • Scheduling  college admission interviews
    • Preparing for the college admissions interview
    • Achieving independence for living away from home
  •  Ms. Friar has developed  a step-by-step approach that helps the student prepare a competitive college application.

    S.Series I -Fall Class:  The College Application Essay + Recommendation Request

  • Developing your college list, college application essay,  recommendation request and the strategies of Early-vs-regular Decision.

  • Geared toward Seniors

    4- 2 hour classes that will guide the student to complete a rough draft of their application essay and a recommendation request to give to their teachers.  

    Class size limited to a  maximum of 10 students.

    Class Dates: 

    August 15     5pm-7pm

    August 16th  5pm-7pm

    August 20th  4:30pm-6:30pm

    Augsust 21st  5pm-7pm

  • Augsust 21st  5pm-7pm

    Location:  

    12.100 Coffee and Communities- Wolverine Room   

     12100 Old Seward Highway

    (Located on the west side of Old Seward Hwy. close to Huffman Rd.)

    Required materials:  laptop computer, pen and paper.  

    Please be punctual.   To take full advantage of this course there will be homework. 

    Fee:   $800. per student.

    Discounted fee: $750. per student when you sign up with 2 or more friends. *see application*

    *please read the payment policy section*

     Future Classes:  Dates TBD- please e-mail me if these are of interest to you.

  • National Merit Semifinalist application and essay 
  • NCAA Eligibilty
  • Scholarships 101
  • Financial Planning
  • Guidance in developing your college list

If interested in signing up for the workshop go to the Application page of this website.