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College Applicants Get It "Write" At Nov. 18 Workshop

A free event for teens on how to write that all important college application essay

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A free workshop for teens will be held November 18 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Castro Valley Library on how to complete a college application and write a personal statement essay.

Participants will learn about the steps in writing a winning personal statement and will get to critique a sample admissions essay. There will be a discussion of what college admissions officials are looking for in an application.

For information call 510-667-7900.

The library is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue and is easy walking distance from the Castro Valley BART station.

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