Welcome to Core Essays

Why take a seminar to help you write your college essay?

Gain critical skills needed for writing an essay that rises to the top of the admissions pile!
Boost confidence in writing
Learn how to find and connect with your personal writing voice
Learn foundational skills that will serve as the basis for growth in future writing assignments and application pieces

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How will you benefit?

College Essays

Students will attend focused month-long course consisting of nine two-hour seminars focusing on core writing essentials aimed at making each and every student’s essay shine.
Students will benefit from small-group instruction in a relaxed and comfortable setting.

About Us

The eight college essay seminars contained within Core Essays were designed from scratch with the education experience of two of Loudoun County's most accomplished reading specialists. Mrs. Marilyn Clerkin begins her 25th year as a Reading Specialist and her third year at Briar Woods High School.

During her tenure as an English teacher in Fairfax County, Mrs. O’Rourke taught the following courses: English 9, English 12, English 10, and Pre-IB English 10. The personal narrative (aka: the college essay) has and will always remain her favorite unit, as the skills learned in writing this essay prove invaluable throughout college and in life beyond.

Core Essays is a division of Core Math Tutoring LLC

College Essays

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Testimonials

What are people saying about us?

The environment was great. I knew I was surrounded by friends, and I never felt embarrassed about sharing my personal essays. Core Essays saved my life! I would have never made it through the process of applying to college without the help of Mrs. Clerkin and Mrs. O.