Summer Workshops & Resources for College-Bound Students

Looking for ways to reduce college application stress and make the most of summer 2025?

I'll be offering in-person workshops focused on brainstorming the personal statement — as well as Texas A&M and UT-Austin supplementals — crafting standout student resumes, and completing the Common App. Want to be the first to know when registration opens? Sign up for my newsletter below, and you’ll get early access to workshop dates and locations.

And if you're a school or another organization looking to host a workshop for students, please email contact@essay-coach.com and I'll get back to you with options that work best for your students.

If your student is ready to get started now, I’ve gathered a list of free and budget-friendly resources to help them build momentum, feel more confident, and start the process early.

Summer 2025 Workshops

In-person workshops will be held in the Montgomery, TX area.

Brainstorming and Outlining the Personal Statement

Dates coming soon!

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Nailing Your Personal Statement Topic in 60 Minutes (under $20) — My downloadable Google Doc brainstorming packet offers some of my top brainstorming activities to help students come up with unique, personal essay topics. An add-on purchase gives you my feedback on the completed brainstorming along with a 5-minute Loom video with my ideas on what topics to consider.

Writing Your Student Resume

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Check out my self-paced ResuMEH to ResumYAY online course and companion PDF guide, and get started writing your resume today! In the course, you'll get:

Texas A&M Applications

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My 1-page Texas A&M Application Resource Guide has everything you need to start crafting a standout A&M application, including:

UT-Austin Applications

Dates coming soon!

Can't Wait to Get Started?

My 1-page UT-Austin Application Resource Guide has everything you need to start crafting a standout UT-Austin application, including:

College Essay Guy Live + On-Demand Workshops

• Summer College Essay & Application Program ($450) —This is a NEW two-part live (June 26-Aug. 14) and on-demand video course through CEG on writing an outstanding college personal statement and supplemental essays. Use code JULIA10 for 10% off.
• How to Write a Personal Statement Online Course for Students ($297) — This is an on-demand video course through CEG on writing an outstanding college personal statement. Ethan usually hosts live versions twice a year. Use code JULIA10 for 10% off.
• Advanced Personal Statement Course for Students ($297 or pay-what-you-can) — CEG’s online video course provides students with everything they need to help take their college essay to the next level. Use code JULIA10 for 10% off.

Free Essay-Writing Resources

• College Application Hub (free) — The College Essay Guy’s (CEG) best support for all aspects of the college application process. (I'm a big fan of CEG resources, partly because I'm a Family Liaison, writer, and occasional coach on his team.)
• How to Write a Personal Statement (Tips + Essay Examples) — In this blog post, the CEG team describes what differentiates the personal statement from other college essays and what function it serves in your college application. They also share what qualities can help a personal statement stand out, how to find a stronger topic, how to set yourself up for an easier writing process, and even share some essay examples.
• How to Write a College Essay: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide – CEG’s step-by-step (free) guide to writing a personal statement.
• Blog.CollegeVine.com — Do a search for specific colleges, and you’ll get good information on what each college is looking for in their supplemental essay.
• www.CollegeEssayAdvisors.com — Again, great information in their blogs, and they have some good YouTube videos as well.
• www.Collegewise.com/Resources — Helpful planning guides and essay assistance.

Low-Cost Essay Writing Resources

• My favorite books on Amazon that support students with their college applications.

P.S. Not sure which resource is the best fit for your student? Feel free to reach out—I’m always happy to help you find the right starting point.