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Writing a Successful College Application Essay

  • Date: 09/01/2021 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM  
  • Location: Online via Zoom

High school seniors are invited to attend a presentation and workshop on Writing a Successful College Application Essay. Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Livermore, this program will now be offered exclusively online via Zoom. Registration is required to obtain the Zoom link, please call 925-373-5505.

Jackie Stamps, an independent college admissions advisor in Livermore, will explain:

  • What college admissions departments look for in an application essay
  • Potential pitfalls
  • Strategies for composing a distinctive essay
  • Essay prompts being used by the University of California (U.C.)
  • How the U.C. admissions essay differs from other application essays
  • How to make the best use of a supplemental essay

For questions or more information, please call Teen Programming Librarian Caitlyn Lung at 925-373-5576.

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