Minneapolis Public Schools

What are college application essays for? Who reads them? What are the essential elements? The Common App Personal Statement is most important essay you will write, because most colleges require this 650-word statement of who you are. Learn how to choose a good topic and avoid common mistakes. If you are applying to 8 or 10 colleges, you may have 20 or more essays to write, with prompts like "Why this college" "Why this major" and "How will you contribute to our student body?" Learn how to answer these well, get them all done on deadline, and stay sane. This class is intended for high school juniors, their parents or both together.

Whether you are going to technical school, community college or a 4 year college or university you need to prepare. This class offers ideas and strategies around preparing, selecting and paying for any of those post-secondary education choices. We will talk through the 3 steps of preparing for life after high school – selecting the right school, academics to consider and how to put together your finances. This class is for anyone with kids young or older that are planning to go through post-secondary education. Taught by two parents who have been through it, planning and saving for this time has never been more important than it is now.