College Essay & Application Workshop
Tues- Thurs/August 11th - 13th/6:00pm-8:30pm/Highschool/$400
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Service Description
Class: College Essay & Application Workshop Instructors: Heidi Hider & Leah Birnkrant Tues- Thurs/August 11th - 13th/6:00pm-8:30pm/Highschool/$400 This course is designed to guide high school seniors step-by-step through the college application process in a structured, supportive environment. Students will actively work on their applications during class time, ensuring steady progress and personalized feedback. Students will work on various components of the college application process, including setting up and filling out the Common Application, including activities section, drafting the personal statement/college essay, and written responses for college specific supplements. Throughout the course, students will receive individualized guidance and participate in regular one-on-one conferences with instructors. Heidi Hider has worked as a high school counselor for nearly twenty years. She has successfully counseled hundreds of students to help them achieve their post-secondary goals. She loves to collaborate to help students find their own voice in the college application process, particularly through the personal statement. Heidi has a Bachelor's degree in English from Nazareth College of Rochester and a Master's degree in School Counseling from Boston College. In her free time she enjoys reading, baking, and traveling with her husband and two teenage daughters. Leah Birnkrant has been a high school counselor for over ten years, helping hundreds of students with the college process. She loves to work with students on the entire application, from brainstorming their essay to refining the Activities section. Leah has a Bachelor's degree in mathematics and secondary education from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. After teaching math for two years in Tennessee, Leah earned her M.Ed and C.A.S from Harvard Graduate School of Education in Counseling. In her free time, Leah loves summers in Newport, RI, Disney movies, anything pumpkin, trying new recipes, and spending time with her husband and two young children.
Policy & Procedures
WITHDRAWAL & CANCELLATION POLICY: Our programs are supported entirely by participant fees; therefore, full refunds are not provided. If a participant withdraws at least 7 days prior to the program start date, a refund less a 25% processing fee will be issued. Withdrawals made fewer than 7 days before the start date are non-refundable. No refunds are issued for events. Cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the start of a program will receive a 75% refund; no other refunds will be granted. If Roudenbush cancels a class, participants will be notified and issued a full refund or voucher. RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR MINOR: I/We, as the parent or legal guardian of a registered minor, consent to the child’s participation in The Roudenbush Community Center, Inc. (TRCCI) programs and use of TRCCI facilities and equipment. I/We agree to release and hold harmless TRCCI, its employees, agents, and assigns from any liability arising from participation in these programs. I/We further consent to emergency medical treatment in the event of injury or illness during program participation and accept financial responsibility for such treatment. PHOTOGRAPHY PERMISSION: I/We consent to the taking of photographs and videos of my/our child for use in the promotion of TRCCI programs. BEHAVIOR POLICY: Children are expected to treat instructors, staff, peers, and the facility respectfully; use kind words; keep hands and feet to themselves; follow instructions; participate safely; remain in designated program areas; and use materials appropriately. Instructors address behavior concerns using a supportive, step-by-step approach that may include reminders, redirection, brief cool-down periods, parent or guardian communication, early pickup, or removal from future classes if behavior repeatedly impacts safety or learning. Refunds for removed participants will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A child may be removed immediately if behavior poses a danger to themselves, other participants, or staff. In these cases, the child will be brought to the Community Center’s main office and parents or guardians will be contacted for prompt pickup. Families play an important role by reviewing expectations with their child, sharing relevant information or accommodation needs, and remaining reachable during class times. Roudenbush welcomes children of all abilities and backgrounds and strives to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure a safe, fun & enriching experience for everyone.
Contact Details
65 Main Street, Westford, MA 01886, USA
+ (978)496-1707
roudenbush@roudenbush.org