COLLEGE ESSAY LAB®
EQUITY-CENTERED COLLEGE ADMISSION ESSAY PREP FOR THE CLASSROOM
As a dedicated school counselor, college professor, and former UC Berkeley application reader with 15+ years of experience in college advising, I've been witness to the transformative impact of authentic storytelling in college admissions essays. My goal is to bring equity-minded admission essay expertise and ease to your classroom through one easy-to-manage program.
COLLEGE ESSAY LAB®
Guide students step-by-step without sacrificing instructional time.
Whether you choose to deliver lessons within the classroom or provide access for students to navigate on their own, the College Essay Lab® supports students from first to final draft.
+ Bite-sized video lessons
As a classroom teacher, I know how quickly students can become disengaged, which is why I've designed every lesson to be short, visually stimulating, and relevant. Only the most essential essay topics are included.
+ Engaging brainstorming exercises
Students know college essays are critical for admission, but they're typically so confused and stressed about the process that they procrastinate. The result? Last-minute work that leaves students feeling disempowered. In this program, we focus on only the most effective brainstorming exercises so students feel excited to start.
Each week includes a lesson plan, brief video lesson (~5 minutes on average), and accompanying exercise printables for continued learning.
+ Essay writing examples in multiple modalities
As educators, we know that students learn differently, which is why I've kept multiple learning styles in mind. This program infuses visual aids and real-life writing examples with dynamic brainstorming exercises and discussion to ensure engagement.
+ INCLUSION & Equity at the heart
Every single video and essay example celebrates our different voices, driven by equity-centered data. From race to gender to ability, each detail of this course was thoughtfully curated to connect with the many students in our classrooms and their unique worldviews. This is the essence of strong college admission essays, our individual experiences and lenses.
My examples are drawn from real students experiencing just that... real life.
As educators, we know that authenticity is the only way to truly connect with others; I want every student of College Essay Lab® to feel represented and supported.
+ TOTALLY CUSTOMIZABLE
Need to deliver the program over more than just 6 weeks? Done.
Want to choose the topics students will cover? Sure!
You are the expert of your student population and academic calendar. You choose the number of weeks you'd like to spend implementing the program (4 weeks is merely a suggestion). You decide whether you'd like to deliver the course synchronously in the classroom or provide a link for students to follow the course on their own time.
Let's make the program work for your students and your curriculum!
Want to learn more?
EVERY ESSAY TOPIC HANDLEd.
Daily or weekly mini video lessons- you choose the pacing.
What do I mean by mini lessons? Most are well under 10 minutes-- and full of visuals, brainstorming exercises, and real life essay topic examples. You're busy (totally get that!) which is why I've included only the most important topics you can pick and choose from.
What Students ARE SAYING:
I thought the college application process would be one I had to endure all by myself which was scary and uncertain. Thanks to Robin and College Essay Lab, I felt supported and looking back today, was a key reason for my success!
Ricardo, UC Berkeley Fall '24 admit
Alex, Stanford
"Each session cut the looming stress of applying to college while maintaining high productivity at a steady pace."
Brock, UCLA
"I learned how to craft an essay that was authentic to myself while at the same time giving me the tools and insights to help me get into the college of my dreams.'
Kira, Oberlin
"Incredibly helpful through my college application process. I felt so supported by such extensive knowledge of the admissions process, editing skills, and positivity."