Applying to attend a College or University in the United States can be a complicated process. Portico’s East Asia College Essay Workshop aims to simplify the process of crafting your college essay, taking a student from the start of their college essay writing journey to a finished product in one month.

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Many would argue that writing is a social activity. Our College Essay Group Workshops put that experiment to the test. Lead by Portico Founder & CEO, Brian Nigg, our virtual five-week college essay crash course covers each of Portico’s Five Tenets for Crafting Your College Essay.

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Session 1 – Selecting a Uniquely You Topic

Date | Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Time | 8-9 PM China Standard Time | 6-7 PM India Standard Time

 

Session 2 – Show, Don’t Tell | Be Authentic | Concise Writing 101

Date | Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Time | 8-9 PM China Standard Time | 6-7 PM India Standard Time

 

Session 3 – Concise Writing 102

Date | Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Time | 8-9 PM China Standard Time | 6-7 PM India Standard Time

 

Session 4 – Concise Writing 103

Date | Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Time | 8-9 PM China Standard Time | 6-7 PM India Standard Time

 

Session 5 – Proof, Proof, Proof

Date | Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Time | 8-9 PM China Standard Time | 6-7 PM India Standard Time

 

Between each session, participants will submit brainstorming ideas and essay drafts and receive comments and support from both their peers and instructor providing immediate feedback and growth, culminating with a final draft worthy of submission to your dream college.

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To assure all students can keep up with weekly content and assignments, students must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting an SAT Score of 1400+, a TOEFL Score of 100+, or an IELTS Score of 7.0+. The cost to participate will be $999 USD. Upon registration, students will receive a link to submit test score confirmation and payment. If you have any questions about participating please reach out to Brian (biran.nigg@thecollegiategroup.com).