Workshop Registration

    Members of the Class of 2026, this is for you!

    Join our team of experts for a 3-hour, small group, hands-on workshop designed to help you draft a college admission application essay that will help your application shine.

    The limited enrollment workshop (no more than 20 students in a session) includes:

    • A thorough introduction to exactly what the college admission essay is and is not

    • A series of curated brainstorming exercises

    • Guided time to draft your essay

    • Immediate feedback and support from our team of experts

    • An individual virtual session with one of our experts on your full essay

    The workshop is designed to inspire standout essay ideas, support your drafting process, and provide a road map for finalizing your essay.

    We are offering two opportunities:

    TUESDAY, JULY 29 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    West Saint Louis County

    Saint Louis Community College – Wildwood Campus

    2645 Generations Dr, Grover, MO 63040

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Saint Charles County

    Saint Charles Community College

    4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, Cottleville, MO 63376

    Your instructors will include:

    Gabrielle Tullman, Essay Specialist and Lead Instructor

    Cornelia McNeal, Founder and College Consultant

    Barbara Sams, Partner and College Consultant

    Read all about the instructors and find out more about McNeal Sams College Consulting here.

    The $750 cost includes:

    • The 3-hour, in-person workshop

    • An Essay Workbook

    • An immediate post-workshop email for each student and their parents

    • A 30-minute individual virtual session for each student and their parents

    Register NOW! There will be a strict cap on class enrollment.


    Tuesday, July 29th at St. Louis Community College, Wildwood CampusWednesday, July 30th at St. Charles County - St. Charles County Community College