Happy Holidays from Wow Writing Workshop
 Happy and healthy new year to our Jewish friends. Wow Writing Workshop will be closed Sept. 17 and 18 to observe Rosh Hashanah. Our offices will reopen on Wednesday morning.
- Susan & Kim |
Stuck on College Essay? Trust the Writing Process
 "I don't know where to start."
We hear this all the time at Wow Writing Workshop. Our response: Start in the middle or at the end of the story. It really doesn't matter.
Writing is a process; we tell each student to take a deep breath, slow down and get it right. That means follow the process. We take students through our 10-step process that helps them gain confidence and teaches them how to capture their stories in a compelling way. A student should never take a blank sheet of paper and write an essay from top to bottom. Read more. |
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Where is Wow Now?
Wow is busy brainstorming essay ideas with students, and for those a bit further along the process, we are reviewing essays. We continue to be impressed with the great ideas and beautiful essays we are seeing.
If you need help brainstorming or need a professional to review your essays, contact us for these and additional services. We also have essay and ACT writing workshops in Sept. and Oct. See our schedule to register. |
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News You Can Use
What U of M Wants in the College Essay
What does U of M want in a college essay?
Did you know that the University of Michigan reviews each student application three times?
Kim Bryant, assistant director of admissions for the university, shared this advice with Wow Writing Workshop:
"I tell students to view the essays like an interview," Bryant said.
She explained that each application goes through three separate reads, and the reader needs to review the essay and feel as though they know what makes the student tick. |
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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 | |
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 |
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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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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 to register. |
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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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Location | |
Wednesday |
11/14 |
7-8:30 p.m. |
Novi Public Library |
Free, but registration is required. See the Wow schedule to register. |
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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! |
