Don't Know What to Write? Brainstorm
 What do you do when you want to learn about a cool person you met at the state meet, get the scoop on the new teacher at your school, or figure out how to use a word you don't understand?
Do you Google it?
What if you want to find out more about yourself? Can you Google yourself to get subject ideas for your college admissions essay? Sorry; the answer is no. You will need to work a little harder to find your story because it is stored in your brain. There is only one way to get it out of there: brainstorming. Read more. |
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Where is Wow Now?
College Essay Drop In
 Nearly two dozen students dropped by the Wow offices on Sunday for our second drop-in session of the college essay season. We answered questions, helped them brainstorm for ideas and reviewed their essays; we also encouraged them to remain calm throughout this grueling admissions process. It was a great day, and we are proud of their work.
Wow Them With Your College Essay
The next Wow them With Your College Essay workshop is scheduled for Wed., Sept. 19, from 7-9 p.m. In this interactive workshop, students will learn how to turn everyday experiences into compelling stories. See the schedule to register. |
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News You Can Use
S tudent Checklists
The U.S. Department of Education has academic and financial college-prep checklists for students and parents on its Federal Student Aid website. |
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Wow Them With Your College Essay
Learn how to turn everyday experiences into compelling stories that will catch the attention of admissions officers and help you stand out from the crowd. Through hands-on writing exercises, students will explore potential topics, brainstorm key details and begin writing a strong first draft. Bring a notebook and pen, and come prepared to write!
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Location | |
Wednesday |
9/19 |
7-9 p.m. |
Andover High School | |
Saturday |
9/22 |
10-noon |
Orchard Lake Middle School | |
Thursday |
9/27 |
7-9 p.m. |
Seaholm High School | |
Thursday |
10/11 |
7-9 p.m. |
Orchard Lake Middle School |
See the Wow schedule for more information. |
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Ace the ACT Essay!
Wow can help you reduce stress and organize your thoughts so you can write quickly, clearly and effectively, even while the clock is ticking. Join us for a one-time, 2-hour workshop.
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Day |
Date |
Time |
Location | |
Wednesday |
10/17 |
7-9 p.m. |
Andover High School | |
Sunday |
10/20 |
10-noon |
Seaholm High School | |
Tuesday |
10/23 |
7-9 p.m. |
Orchard Lake Middle School | |
Saturday |
11/17 |
10-noon |
Andover High School | |
Wednesday |
11/28 |
7-9 p.m. |
Seaholm High School | |
Tuesday |
12/4 |
7-9 p.m. |
Orchard Lake Middle School | |
Saturday |
1/26 |
10-noon |
Seaholm High School |
See the Wow schedule for more information. |
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Wow Them With Your Scholarship Essays
What does it take to write a winning scholarship essay? In this hands-on class, students will learn how to interpret a prompt, brainstorm ideas and prepare to write strong essays for college scholarships. Bring paper and a pen, and come prepared to write!
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Date |
Time |
Location | |
Wednesday |
11/14 |
7-8:30 p.m. |
Novi Public Library |
Free, but registration is required. See the Wow schedule for more information. |
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Give Us Your Feedback
Have you taken a Wow workshop? How did it help you? We'd love to hear from you! Tell us about your Wow experience on this page. Please put "Feedback" in the subject line. Thanks! |
