Essay Writing MS II (Virtual)

Our Essay Writing MS II (Grades 7–8) course is specifically designed to help students refine their writing voice, strengthen essay structure, and confidently tackle high-stakes writing assignments—including high school application essays.

Students will deepen their skills in crafting well-developed argumentative, narrative, and expository essays, while also learning to write compelling personal statements that reflect individuality and purpose. With an emphasis on structure, clarity, and audience awareness, this course will prepare students for the types of writing expected in selective high schools and beyond.

Key Skills Developed:

• High School Application Essays: Learn how to write authentic, persuasive personal statements and responses to application prompts.

• Advanced Essay Crafting: Refine five-paragraph essays with stronger introductions, thesis statements, and supporting details.

• Revision Strategies: Strengthen editing and revising skills to improve clarity, coherence, and impact.

• Voice and Tone: Develop a more confident and mature writing voice appropriate for academic and personal essays.

Course Highlights:

• Focused Instruction: Lessons emphasize clarity, precision, and intentional word choice in writing.

• Audience Awareness: Understand how to tailor writing to different audiences and purposes.

• Real-World Writing: Practice writing prompts modeled on high school applications and academic assignments.

• Supportive Feedback: Students receive individual feedback to help them grow as confident and expressive writers.

By the end of the course, students will not only be well-prepared to write standout high school application essays but will also possess advanced writing skills that will serve them throughout high school and beyond.

Recommended For:

• AlphaMinds students who have successfully completed Essay Writing MS I course 

• New students in grades 7 and 8