College Essay Workshop

CFISD representatives celebrate the inaugural College Essay Workshop at the Berry Center on Aug. 12. Pictured (back row, L-R) are: Amber Stephens, Cypress Creek HS college and career specialist (CCS); Sandra Poag, Langham Creek HS CCS; C.J. Anderson, Jersey Village HS CCS; and Michele Herman, Cypress Lakes HS CCS; and (front row, L-R) Susan Firth, director of advanced academics; Christy Taylor, Cypress Falls HS CCS; Anesha Cordero, Cypress Ridge HS CCS; Erin Stockton, Cy-Fair HS CCS; and Tracey Ticer, Cypress Springs HS CCS.

A total of 500 students attended the 2015 College Essay Workshop, held Aug. 12 at the Berry Center and hosted by college and career specialists, English teachers and the office of advanced academics.

The workshop featured five sessions with a target audience of seniors in the district. SchoolMessenger was used to spread the word and draw a capacity crowd. Because there was so much interest, the office of advanced academics is considering offering an additional workshop in the fall.

During the sessions, students received tips for writing strong application essays, met individually with staff to assist with editing or creating and had access to computers.

For more information, visit http://www.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/academics/college-career-readiness/.

Cypress Falls HS CCS Christy Taylor assists Cypress Creek HS senior Cooper Kavanaugh with writing a college essay during the Aug. 12 workshop at the Berry Center.

A capacity crowd of 500 students turned out for the College Essay Workshop at the Berry Center.