Preparatory Classes for High School Students

College Application Essays

Take this workshop to write an authentic personal statement Common App essay or supplementary essays. We will engage in exercises to brainstorm topics and write the essay. You will learn how to structure your essay and you will receive direct feedback on your work. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Benjamin Morgan

  • Mondays

  • September 9 - October 7

  • 7pm PST

  • $250 (Five Sessions)

 

Interviewing Skills

Engage in exercises and practices to hone your interviewing skills. You will explore how to make engaging choices and to tell your story in response to common college interview questions. You will get a lot of practice speaking spontaneously. You will get feedback on everything from the content of your responses to your overall atmosphere in an interview situation. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. $250. Instructor: Benjamin Morgan

  • Mondays

  • October 14 - November 11

  • 7pm PST

  • $250 (Five Sessions)

 

Fall 2024 Registration

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Presentation Skills

Examine successful presentations and develop one on a topic of your passion! You will learn how to structure your work, create engaging slides, present in a compelling way and field questions from the audience. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Benjamin Morgan

  • Mondays

  • November 18 - December 16

  • 7pm PST

  • $250 (Five Sessions)

 

Guest Teacher: Benjamin Morgan

Benjamin Morgan is a dynamic and innovative Language Arts teacher at Open Window School. Previous, he was assistant academic dean and English teacher at Suffield Academy. Mr. Morgan has experience and training in teaching AP Language and Composition, and he is passionate about the interplay between creativity and analysis. Mr. Morgan is known for using theater techniques to unlock literacy skills and inspire writers. Past families note that their children advanced their reading and writing, and also experienced joy and belonging along the way. In his spare time, Mr. Morgan spends time with family, performs improv comedy, and cheers irrationally for the New York Knicks!

 

Individual Sessions

Mr. Morgan is available to work individually with students (elementary through high school) in reading, writing and executive functioning.