2026 College Admission Essay & Resume Workshop

On Zoom: June 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pM

Recordings On Demand through fall 2026

This year college essays will matter more than ever!

Quality Essays Make A Difference

A well written college application can make the difference between admission and rejection!

Know you need to start work on college applications, but don’t know how to begin?
Want to avoid procrastination and family disagreements?
Worried you don’t have anything unique or impressive to write about?

I want to help you GET IN to the college of your dreams, EARN TOP SCHOLARSHIP dollars, and REDUCE the STRESS of applications!

Join me as we jump start your college applications and increase your odds of acceptance with top scholarships and merit aid by identifying your application emphasis, getting started on focused essays and resumes, building confidence, and presenting top applications for admission.

I am excited to host an information-packed afternoon for the family. Your household is invited to attend and learn more about writing winning essays and resumes for college admission.

Improve Your Odds:

College essays can’t get an unqualified student in the door. But many qualified candidates are rejected each year because they failed to showcase their strengths.

Strong essays can help turn a “maybe” into a YES!

Highly competitive schools are forced to choose among thousands of students who have the grades and scores to be successful; this is where a strong essay that presents your unique talents and strengths is essential.

Learn how the admissions office will view your achievements and applications essays

(and how to present your talents in the best light.)

What You Will Learn From This Workshop:

Secret #1: Insights into how colleges view applications.

Most parents and students don't understand what is (and isn't) impressive to universities. With test optional admission, this is essential. We will share tips from colleges, so you don't waste your limited application space on information that won't help.

Secret #2: Megan's reverse engineering essay strategy.

It may be hard to believe, but you should NOT start your essay by looking at the questions. (!)

We will share how to make your essay a engaging element of your application (instead of a wasted opportunity or, even worse, a reason to reject.)

Secret #3: Do's and Don'ts for college activity resumes.

Too many students fail to convey the extent of their involvement in extracurricular activities. Make sure your talents, time, and effort are properly presented. We will share strategies for showcasing achievements and templates for different types of resumes.

Register for your family pass now!

College Essay & Resume Workshop
On Zoom June 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Family Pass: $450 (price goes up to $650 on July 6)

You decide when to start!
The early June Zoom session will be recorded and sent to all who sign up. You can begin when you are ready and rewatch sessions when you have questions.

What Should We Expect?

I keep updating the workshop based on family feedback. I’ve made some changes, so if you participated in the past, check out the updates for this year.

Here’s what to expect from this year’s program:

Step 1: Resumes

On June 1, I will release the resume portion of the program. It will involve a series of short videos as well as some worksheets and templates to help you get started. I’m offering this BEFORE we talk about essays because having a draft resume to start with often helps with essay brainstorming. I also think separating this portion into short videos segments rather than adding it on to an already long day will help you get more out of the material.

Expected time to complete: Most students will be able to complete the lessons and draft a college resume in 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2: Essay Workshop

I will teach the workshop live on June 14. We will begin with a quick Q&A over the resume material then I will teach the workshop. I plan to break the material into three segments, allowing us to take a 5-10 minute break each hour. I will pause for questions as we work through the material.

Expected time to complete: The live workshop is scheduled to take 3 hours. If you watch the replays and don’t take breaks, you will have about 2.5 hours of content.

Step 3: Start Writing

Get started as soon as possible. Some students can quickly identify a topic and begin drafting their essay; others take more time and may need more guidance. The sooner you start, the better.

Expected time to complete: Time will vary by student. Some students take a couple days while I’ve seen others take weeks. (If you are taking more than a week to develop your first draft, I strongly encourage you to join the office hours Zoom so I can help you.)

Step 4: Ask Questions, Get Feedback & Revise

As you will learn in the workshop, great essays aren’t finished in one sitting. Getting content, grammar, tone, and style admission ready will take some thought and revision. I can help.

I think one of the best parts of the program is the office hours option. During the summer I will have open office hours on Zoom for students to drop in and ask questions. I’m available to discuss topic ideas, review drafts, edit resumes, and more. If you want more personalized help (or if you are applying to some of the hard-to-get-in places with lots of supplemental essays, you can add on personal extra help.

Expected time to complete: Whether you join the office hours, add personalized help, or work on your own to get feedback and revise, plan at least a few days for this process.

Registration Bonuses

Online Materials

Every family registered will have access to the online version of the workshop. This means you can go back and review all or part of the content later.

Summer Office Hours

Just like college professors hold office hours for students to drop in and ask questions, I will be available via Zoom to answer questions and review essays / resumes. Families will have access to

June & July office hours.

Limited Time Offer

Save on Personalized Help When You Sign Up Today

2 One-Hour Sessions: Discuss your essay strategy, brainstorm potential topics, outline your writing, and ask questions.
2 Essay Edits: Get advice, corrections, and suggestions. Twice you can send up to 1000 words (enough for a long essay + short answers) and I will provide detailed feedback and editing.
And So Much More: Ask quick questions via email and get personalized guidance.

Writing college essays isn't easy.

This personalized help package is a great way to get the process started, focus on your unique story, and follow-through with a polished final product.

With this package, you will be able to meet with Megan, send quick questions by email, and get professional feedback on your writing before you submit your applications.

All sessions, edits, comments, and feedback are with Megan Dorsey.

Add Personalized Help Today for $850

I'm offering a limited number of personalized packages this summer. Purchase now and save.

What Do Past Clients Say?

Actions Speak Louder Than Words.

Every year, even before I open up my essay workshop registration, I have a list of past clients wanting to get on my summer schedule for the younger siblings. They valued the process, service, and results enough to come back a second (and sometimes 3rd or 4th) time!

Register Now for the College Essay Workshop

(You can add personalized extra help at checkout.)

Please note:

This is a family event; parents and students are encouraged to attend together. (Feel free to login from separate devices.)

Your ticket is a family pass—up to four members of your immediate family may attend for one price.

Tickets are non-refundable, if you cannot attend the workshop live on Zoom, you can watch the recording and take advantage of the online lessons and office hours.

Megan Dorsey

College Admission Expert

About Megan:

Megan Dorsey believes every student (and parent) should be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make the college admissions process less stressful and more successful. This engaging and authentic expert is a knowledgeable and entertaining speaker.

Megan is a graduate of Rice University and she holds a certificate in college counseling from UCLA and a Master's in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston. With more than 20 years' experience in test preparation and college admissions, she has helped thousands of students maximize their gain admission to the colleges of their choice.