Workshop Assignments

Homework Assignments

Open each assignment and make your own copy before typing. In Google Docs, click Make a copy, rename the file with your name, and save it to your own Google Drive.

How to use these documents

Click Make a copy for the assignment you need.
Rename the copy with your name and class.
Type your answers in your copy, not in the shared template.
Bring your draft to the workshop session for group activity and feedback.

Day 1

1 assignment

Short Answer Essays

Use this template for short answer practice connected to college essay strategy.

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Day 2

2 assignments

Why College Essays

Prepare ideas for why a school fits your academic, community, and future goals.

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Personal Statement

Draft and refine your personal statement ideas before workshop feedback.

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Day 3

1 assignment

Why Major Essays

Organize your reasons for choosing a major and connect them to experience and future plans.

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Day 4

2 assignments

Interviewing Pre-Workshop Homework

Review interview types, build your story bank, draft core answers, and prepare questions before the interviewing session.

Open homework Interview types Conversation prep

Interview Resume

Review this PDF before Day 5 so you are ready to observe the mock interviews and take feedback notes.

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