Wow Closed for Yom Kippur
Wow will close today at 4 p.m. in observance of Yom Kippur. We will reopen Thursday morning. To our Jewish friends, we wish you an easy fast. |
College Essays With Great Details Stand Out
The Class of 2013 is writing away this fall; we want to share a few samples of great details we've found in this year's college essays.
- We first swarm over the boats like ants on sugar cubes, taking off the riggers, stretchers and seats.
- I told my very first fib in grade school at the tender age of six when my friend Grace accused me of stealing her crayons.
- No Nutcracker meant no tutu.
 - At that moment, with my hands smothered in dirt, I was overcome with bliss.
- There were noises happening all around me, but I could barely hear anything except my own heartbeat. It was going off like bongos in my ears.
- I saw his face as he felt the leaves trickle down his back, and he did not look pleased.
- My fingers slowed down, softly coming to a stop on a major 7th chord, finishing my therapeutic song of healing.
- We sat together in a circle on the woven straw mat in the main room of the house.
- After I found out the grade, I ran around the house and danced, feeling like I had hit my first home run.
Each student's voice is unique; each story is heartfelt and genuine, which is what college admissions counselors want. Read more. |
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Where is Wow Now?
Big News Next Week 
Wow is heading to the National Association for College Admission Counseling conference in Denver next week, where we will launch our newest product designed to make college application essay writing easier. Stay tuned for details!
ACT Writing Test - Workshops
Wow has a number of Ace the ACT Writing Test workshops coming up in the Detroit area. See our schedule to register. |
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News You Can Use
 Do you need help with your college search? The National Center for Education Statistics has a tool, College Navigator, that may help.
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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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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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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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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! |
