One of the great joys of running a tutoring company is that you get to meet insanely smart and talented people, folks like Greg, a multi-disciplinary scholar with degrees from both Princeton and Columbia, and Matthew, a New York Times-featured playwright whose dramatic works have been performed before audiences worldwide.
We recently asked Greg and Matthew to put together small group classes for young writers, and they came up with two very different programs that serve a similar goal: nurturing young writers far beyond the typical classroom approach. Greg’s clinic will help incoming seniors ideate high impact college essays in an intimate writer’s room setting, while Matt’s workshop will give young creators an opportunity to hone their craft and work directly with professional actors.
We think these guys are BRILLIANT, and we bet your kids will too
4-Week College Essay Clinic
With acclaimed scholar and former Cash Cab winner (yep!) Greg Taubman
Session 1: May 23 – June 13th
Session 2: August 1 – August 22nd
Our four part College Essay Clinic is a resource for students embarking on the first draft of their Common Application essay. Through peer interviews, structured writing activities, and expert storytelling instruction, students craft personal essays that establish the human connection with admissions officers.
4-Week Dramatic Writing Workshop
With NYTimes-featured playwright Matthew Gasda
Session 1: June 2 – June 23 (for incoming 7th-9th graders)
Session 2: July 28 – August 18th (for incoming 10th-12th graders)
For incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. Taught by New York Times featured playwright, Matthew Gasda, our summer dramatic writing elective is designed for aspiring screenwriters, playwrights, and storytellers. Students will read plays, watch scenes, start discussions, and workshop their writing. At the end of the class, student work will be read by actors from the Brooklyn Center for Theater Research.
Also Coming Up at The Classroom…
Another edition of our acclaimed high school admissions essay clinic taught by our founder. The scoop.
A late spring SAT course for 10th and 11th graders. Learn more.
A fall SHSAT clinic to help 8th graders navigate the final stretch before the test. Power up.
Free Talks…
An advanced SHSAT talk for parents presented by our founder. Sign up.
