Free Writing Workshop Sunday, February 22, 2026 1 pm to 3 pm
Deferred or Waitlisted is not denied. Come write persuasive letters!
Award-winning, certified educator Elaine McLaughlin Halliday – Cornell University, BS; Fordham Grad School of Ed Fellow, MS; 25+ years fostering students’ bests
Who’s eligible? GAC-member Class of 2026 HS Seniors
Enrollment for free workshop limited to 30 pre-registered Class of 2026 HS students.
- Pre-register with Gaelic American Club educator by emailing ehalliday@yahoo.com
- Provide parent’s & student’s names; email addresses; name of student’s high school
- Bring personal laptop – we’ll be writing effective letters of continued interest!
- We’ll read, discuss, & identify elements of successful Letters of Continued Interest (LOCIs)
- During our informative, entertaining, and productive workshop, we will:
- Examine successful letters of initially deferred/waitlisted students that worked!
- Research & discuss elements that demonstrate your sincere interest & unique alignment with particular colleges’ offerings, mission, goals, & campus life
- Confer 1:1 with Elaine for help revising your drafts into persuasive, memorable letters
- Review mechanics (punctuation, grammar, etc.) & style rules to follow
- Candy will be provided!
Enrollment for free workshop limited to 30 pre-registered Class of 2026 HS Seniors
Register at ehalliday@yahoo.com