The Common Application for 2023-2024 has opened! Join us!
Students entering their senior year of high school are invited to register for an interactive Common Application Workshop led by Josie Bair, Director of the OWjL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University. Students will complete their Common Application, learn how to build and finalize their college lists, and begin drafts of their college essays. Included in the workshop are 2 additional essay feedback and revision opportunities with a veteran high school and current college English and communication instructor.
Sessions to choose from:
- August 10, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- August 10, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Workshop fee: $125
Payable by check or money order to OWjL. Payment is due by August 8.
Location: Ohio Wesleyan University campus, Room 109 in the R.W. Corns Building, 78 S. Sandusky St, Delaware OH 43015.
Equipment needed: None. Computers will be available for use, or bring your own laptop.
Please register by submitting the form linked here.
Things for students to know before coming to the workshop:
- Graduating Class Size
- Class Rank (Exact, Decile, Quintile, or Quartile) – weighted or unweighted?
- Grade Point Average (4,5,6, etc. scale?)
- All courses being taken next school year
- Scheduling system – Semester, Trimester, Quarterly, or yearly
- Any honors received
- ACT/SAT Scores – Composite and specific scores for English, Reading, Writing, Math, and Science
- Activities – Any and all
- Any COVID-19 or natural disasters that have deep and/or lasting effects
- Any other details or circumstances not reflected in the application
Feedback and Revision Opportunities:
Opportunity 1: An open lab can be in person (same location as above) or over Zoom on August 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Opportunity 2: An “as requested” feedback and revision via email anytime through September 11.
Please mail a check or money order for $125.00 payable to OWjL to:
Eve Helenberger
Ohio Wesleyan University
61 S Sandusky St.
Delaware OH 43015
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions (owjl@owu.edu).
Thank you!
Josie and Eve
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Josie Bair – Camp Director
Eve Helenberger – Office Manager
OWjL Camp – Ohio Wesleyan University