2026-2027 College Essay Workshop Chair:
Judy Shedd
Email College.Essay{at} LWPTSA.net
LWPTSA Council is pleased to announce the expansion of the award-winning Lake Washington High School College Essay Workshop (CEW). Started in 2015, the program provides seniors with college application essay and personal statement support. We also steer students in the right direction for any additional help they may need.
Trained CEW volunteers help students with their college application essays, personal statements and supplements. Weekly Waves, Currents and the high school PTA/PTSA newsletters publish timely updates; please see these for further details.
For more information or to volunteer, contact: College.Essay {at} LWPTSA.net
Student Sign-Up for Coaching Support
We recommend that students complete registration on their own.
“The experience was very helpful to me, especially as a low income student who didn’t have the means to talk to a college counselor.”
JHS Class of ’25 senior
“…it was good to see how the effect of my words was coming across in different ways to different people. I thought it was really easy to sign up or drop in for feedback and I appreciated the help.”
RHS Class of ’25 senior
“I definitely felt much more confident and prepared walking out of the workshop than I did before.”
EHS Class of ’25 senior
“The PTSA workshop had been extremely helpful during my college application process. As a Running Start student, I had learned to work independently and be self-sufficient for the past year, but when it came to college applications, I was nervous and doubtful. The PTSA workshop was a reliable resource that I could depend on during this stressful time. It was easy to sign up, and I was given quality advice on my essays. They also helped answer any questions I had about the application process outside of the essay portion since they are experienced and have helped many student years before. Overall, I am thankful to have had the PTSA workshop by my side.”
LWHS Class of ’24 senior
Community Recognition
- 2025-2026 Award of Excellence Gold Award for FACE (LWPTSA article)
- 2017 Committee Members received Golden Acorn award from LWHS PTSA for their CEW work
- You Rock! Award Recipient in 2017 when part of LWHS PTSA
Related Resources
- LWSF Find Your Fit Program
- LWSF Find Your Fit Webinar: How to Write a College Essay (YouTube link)
Questions? Please contact: College.Essay {at} LWPTSA.net