College App Studio II: Personal Statement Lab

Your story, unmistakably yours.

Personal Statement Lab helps students write an essay that feels alive, specific, and unmistakably theirs. We start by generating strong raw material—moments, conflicts, values, curiosities, obsessions—then shape it into a narrative that communicates growth and character, not just accomplishment. The focus is voice + clarity: writing that sounds like the student at their best, without sounding generic or overly polished.

The lab runs on drafting + revision cycles with targeted feedback. Students learn how to choose a story that carries weight, build scenes instead of summaries, and land a meaningful reflection without cliché. We also teach structural control—openings that hook, pacing that moves, and endings that feel earned.

Students leave with a polished personal statement and a repeatable process they can use for supplements, scholarships, internships, and future professional writing. The goal is not "one good essay," but a writing method and confidence that lasts.

Key Points

Find the strongest narrative angle: meaningful moment + clear reflection
Draft and revise using a repeatable workflow (outline → draft → refine → polish)
Improve voice, specificity, and structure—avoid clichés and "resume in paragraph form"
Finish with a submission-ready personal statement and a reusable process

What You'll Learn

1

Core seminar + guided practice

2

Student-led research and writing

3

Feedback loops and revision cycles

4

Portfolio-ready final deliverable

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Select the level of support that works best for your learning style and goals.

Just the Course

College App Studio II: Personal Statement Lab

$14

per session

$112 for 8 sessions

- Live online instruction
- Interactive coursework
- Community Q&A

Pod Learning

$36

per course

- Online or In-person
- Small group cohorts
- Feedback on submissions
- Weekly live sessions

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1:1 Enrichment

$58

starting at

- Dedicated coaching
- Custom pacing plan
- Partner instructors nationwide

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