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The first thing people say about an essay: it’s five paragraphs. 

But five paragraphs of WHAT? Will your teens know what to write IN the format?

Unlock your teen’s essay-writing potential with our Essay Prep online class series. 

This trio of online writing classes gives your teen the essential skills they need to compose clear, compelling, and insightful essays down the road.

Take the classes in any order, aiming to complete all three before moving on to Essay Writing 101: Analytic Essay.

Here’s a preview of the trio—click the images below for more information and to register.

  • Essay Prep: Dynamic Thinking

Before your teen writes, they must think. This course transforms passive learners into active thinkers by exploring topics from multiple perspectives, using metaphor and analogy, and embracing both belief and doubt. It’s the mental warm-up your teen needs to write with purpose and insight.

  • Essay Prep: Reading the Essay

Think of this as “driver’s ed” for essay writing. Teens read compelling essays to understand structure, voice, and argument— skills they need to write their own essays. It’s the perfect primer for confident, informed writing.

  • Essay Prep: Research and Citation

In today’s digital world, research isn’t just about finding information—it’s about finding trustworthy information. This class teaches teens how to vet sources, recognize bias, and cite properly, all while keeping their natural curiosity alive. It’s research for the TikTok generation.

Highlights of these courses:

  • Four weeks long and asynchronous, for maximum flexibility
  • Capped at 25 students who interact with each other, writer's workshop-style
  • Includes a live instructor giving personalized feedback to help teens grow

Whether your teen is preparing for high school essays or college applications, the Essay Prep series provides the foundation they need to succeed!