WRITE ONCE, WIN TWICE

How early writing experiences can spark essay ideas — and sometimes do double duty for awards and applications

🗓 LIVE — Sunday April 12 | ⏰ 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET ➡️ For students grades 8-11 and families who want to get a head start on college essays

Many students first encounter college essays during senior year. But writing development actually starts earlier — when students begin asking themselves: what comes next for my ideas, interests, and experiences?

In this live session with time for Q&A, college mentor Mindi Trimble and writing coach Lyn Fairchild Hawks introduce the Common App and UC prompts, explore writing contests like the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and show how one piece of thoughtful writing can sometimes serve multiple purposes. Students will learn how to begin experimenting with their voice now — building confidence, creativity, and ideas long before application season begins. Part…