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College essay tutoring

SENIORS- We are here to help with your college essays!

The PTO is once again excited to help our Seniors put their best on display via their college essays.  A short video presentation by Laura Boyd starts the program.
One-on-one sessions are complete for 2024.  Check the Additional Resources linked below for help with your application essay.
This is a free service offered to Sanderson Seniors by Sanderson PTO.
Our goal is to help you:
  • Choose a prompt that best reflects your strengths
  • Discern what information you should share
  • Learn what admissions counselors are looking for in an essay
Request a REVIEW

College Essay Review Sessions for Sanderson Seniors

Sanderson Seniors, would you like help with your college essays?
Sign up for a 30-minute review session and learn how to market yourself to universities with college essays that showcase your writing strengths and personal narratives. Our essay tutors will review your drafts and offer helpful suggestions. To make the most of your session, we strongly recommend that you send your essay draft to your reviewer at least 24 hours before the session.

You do not need to prepare an essay to participate.
If you would like to use your session to discuss your essay plans, learn more about the pros and cons of essay prompts, or need interview tips for scholar programs, that’s okay too! Let us know how we can help. We are here to support you.

We will have Face-to-Face (in the SHS Media Center) and virtual sessions.
​Participants will receive an email confirmation with additional information closer to their session date. *WCPSS requires students to use their WCPSS email address when signing up and provide a parent/guardian email address upon session confirmation. If you need additional information, email [email protected] ​and use Essay Support in the subject line. 

Note: The Early Action Admission Deadline for most universities is November 1st. 

Essay Tutors Fall 2024

  • Laura Boyd, M.Ed, LCMHCS, NCC
  • Dr. Mitzi Downing
  • Lee Ann Shearon
  • Rachel Cohen

Additional Resources

  • @admissionsmaven Iris Berkley, PhD, UCLA Cert College Counselor on TikTok 
  • The College Essay Guy - Download the Guide & Read the Blog
  • Common App 2024-2025 Essay Prompts​
  • 9 Essay Writing Tips to ‘Wow’ College Admissions Officers
  • Avoid These Common Mistakes in Your Application Essays
  • And…even more college application resources
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  • Who We Are
  • Join the PTO
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Passive Fundraising
  • Get Involved
  • Programs
    • College Essay Tutoring
    • Scholarships
    • Spartans on a Roll
    • Spartans of Excellence
    • Teacher Grants
    • Volunteer Service Awards
    • Webinars
    • Accomplishments >
      • 2023-2024
      • Rachel's Challenge
      • Yarn Art
  • Advocate
  • News
    • Submit a Story
  • Links
  • Docs
  • Boosters
  • FAQS