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BCS and Associates, LLC
PO Box 337 Jean Burnbaum, MA, MS. Ed.
Huntington, New York 11743 School Psychologist
631 271-2020 X244 Program Director
jburnbaum@stanthonyshs.org
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College Essay Writing Workshop
Dear Junior Parents,
From my personal and professional experience, writing the college essay has become a dreaded and stressful task for high
school seniors. I have witnessed this firsthand with my own children as well as with the students I encounter in my role as
both a counselor and teacher. “I don’t even know where to begin” is the most common response I get when questioning
students about the subject.
As a result, I’ve decided to initiate a College Essay Writing Workshop. The ultimate goal of this workshop is to have your
student’s college essay written to perfection and “ready to go,” prior to their first day of senior year. In essence, this will
allow them more freedom to focus on the overwhelming college application process without worrying about their college
essay.
The workshop will begin as a 3.5-hour working session where your child will be assigned a college essay-writing specialist.
I have carefully selected these writing specialists and their credentials support their expertise in this area. The student to
teacher ratio will be 10 to 1. This workshop will take your student from concept formation to writing the rough draft. The
remainder of the workshop will continue with a one-on-one on-line exchange between the teacher and the student to refine
the finished product. I expect there will be approximately three draft versions of the final essay. Within 6 weeks (or sooner),
the final college essay will be completed and will be e-mailed to you from the student’s teacher.
Some important information…
• Although this course is geared toward completion of the main college essay, your student will be taught writing
techniques that will be applicable to all of their supplemental essays.
• Some high school English teachers choose to make essay writing a part of their curriculum. This workshop is not a
replacement for this exercise. It is more of a “jump start” program for those who want to have this part of the college
process completed early on.
• Each student will be provided with a valuable college essay-writing literary guide, compiled by a certified high
school teacher, who teaches college writing. This individual will be assuming the role as the academic head of the
program.
• All essays will be double-proofed by two writing specialists.
• You will be notified immediately if your student is not responding to the teacher’s e-mails following the workshop.
It is the responsibility of the student to respond to his or her teacher’s e-mails. If your student is not capable of doing
this, this course is not appropriate for him or her.
• The course will officially end within six weeks of its start date, giving plenty of time for the refinement stage.
• The college essay produced is in no way a guarantee of acceptance to any college.
I am very excited and thrilled to meet you and have the opportunity to coordinate this wonderful workshop for our students.
Sincerely,
Jean Burnbaum
***IMPORTANT – Classes are filling up, please register ASAP!
College Essay Writing Workshop
Time: 6:30 to 10:00 PM
Location: St. Anthony’s High School Auditorium
275 Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington
Date: ONE (1) of the following dates – June 28th, 29th, 30th, July 1st or July 6thand will continue
for the next 6 weeks via internet interchange between student and teacher.
Fee: $395.00 - Please make check payable to BCS and Associates, LLC
Return Fee and Registration Form via your child: Please put in Jean Burnbaum’s mailbox in
General Office or Guidance Department.
Return Fee and Registration Form via mail: BCS and Associates, LLC
PO Box 337
Huntington, N.Y. 11743
Questions: Call or e-mail
Jean Burnbaum – Program Director
631 271-2020 X244
jburnbaum@stanthonyshs.org
You will be notified via e-mail of date confirmation and any further instructions
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Registration Form
Student’s Name __________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________
Phone Home_____________________________
E-Mail Student___________________________ Cell # Student______________________
E-Mail Parent ____________________________ Cell # Parent ______________________
Please RATE your choices from the following dates (1 to 5):
_____June 28th _____June 29th _____June 30th _____July 1st _____July 6th
Please have student self-evaluate his or her own writing ability
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