How to Answer the UC Application Prompts: A 5-Day Online Course for Students, Parents & Counselors (Sept. 2017)
COURSE SCHEDULE
SESSION ONE - HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR TOPICS In Session One, I cover:
- What are the 14 elements of comprehensive review?
- How can I identify my four UC topics?
- How can I know if my topic is a good one?
- How can I stand out on the UC prompts?
- What does a great sample response look like?
- Q & A - Ask me anything you want!
SESSION TWO - HOW TO STAND OUT ON EACH UC TOPIC In Session Two, I cover:
- A step-by-step guide for standing out on each of the 8 topics, including: Prompt 1 - Leadership
- Prompt 2 - Creativity
- Prompt 3 -. Greatest Talent or Skill
- Prompt 4 - Educational Opportunity or Barrier
- Prompt 5 - Significant Challenge
- Prompt 6 - Favorite Subject
- Prompt 7 - Community Service
- Prompt 8 - What sets you apart?
- Q & A - Ask me anything you want!
SESSION THREE - REVISING THE FIRST DRAFT & WORKSHOPPING YOUR ESSAYS In Session Three, I cover:
- A practical step-by-step process for revising the first draft of your PIQs.
- Essay Workshopping - I show you how to use this process by giving live feedback on a ton of first drafts of the UC PIQs.
- Q & A - Ask me anything you want!
SESSION FOUR - TAKING THINGS TO THE NEXT LEVEL (THE GREAT PIQ TEST) In Session Four, I cover:
- The qualities I think a great PIQ should demonstrate.
- Analysis of a few awesome responses that demonstrate these qualities.
- A simple test for making sure your responses demonstrate them.
- 10 ways to add a "Wow" factor
- Ethan gives feedback on a few essays live.
- Q & A - Ask me anything you want!
SESSION FIVE - ETHAN WORKSHOPS YOUR ESSAYS LIVE (AND CELEBRATING YOUR WORK) In Session Five, I will:
- Spend the entire session workshopping student essays and giving feedback your essays.
- Help you celebrate the fruits of your hard work.
- Answer any question you might have!
