Scheduling Guidelines:
Students aiming for a November 1 deadline must enroll by the third week of September. Students aiming for a January 1 deadline must enroll by the first week of November.
1. Below you can access coach calendars. The Uncommon Essay Course requires 4 scheduled sessions, but support begins before the first session, with Discovery steps. Please be sure to allow at least two weeks before the initial session so that the orientation and Discovery steps can be completed thoroughly. A thoughtful, patient approach to preparations is essential.
Important Scheduling Tip: When building the session plan, choose “Select and add another time” from the drop-down menu until you have all sessions listed. Then click “Continue.”
2. An ideal session schedule allows seven to ten days between sessions and no longer than two weeks. Longer stretches of time in a student’s plan should be after Session 2, when the student is engaged in drafting and revising. Adjustments to session dates and times can usually be made through consultation with your coach. If you can schedule three of the four sessions and need to consult with your coach to determine the final date and time, reserve the three sessions and send us a message at inquire@hillsidewriting.com. Please do not reserve more than 4 sessions. If a student requests or requires extra support once the course is underway, the coach will provide scheduling options.
3. We will review the Uncommon Essay schedule you create and, if all looks good, we will reach out with a deposit request and details about process and policies for your review.
Note: Registration and scheduling for college-specific supplement essays opens in July.
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