July 2025 College Essay Writing Workshop
Course Description:
Don’t let a weak or inappropriate essay ruin your college application. The writing process doesn’t have to be stressful, but starting over can make it that way. Our college essay course helps students choose the right topic and craft a compelling message that strengthens their entire application.
Curvebreakers' college essay writing course for provides students with an 4-day course that leads them through brainstorming, topic development, outlining & drafting, and editing and revising.
After completing this course, each student will:
- Have a completed, finalized common app essay with an approved topic by the owner of Curvebreakers, Nicholas LaPoma.
- Understand what admissions officers are looking for which can be applied to all aspects of college application.
- Know how to approach the supplemental essay prompts such as the commonly used "Why Us?" prompt and difficult prompts about social issues.
Course Format:
1) Getting Started & Topic Selection
2) Outlining & Crafting the Essay
3) Editing & Proofreading
4) Supplemental Essays