Application deadline
15 March 2027
Summer Precollege admission for U.S. and online students.
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College Writing Workshop
NYU’s College Writing Workshop develops critical reading, research and essay-writing skills through drafting, revision and peer feedback.
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College Writing Workshop at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
Registered NYU Precollege students
Age range / Year group
Ages 16-18
Location / Region
New York, United States
Cost
$700
Duration
5 weeks
Format
Hybrid
HumanitiesLiterature
Sessions / cadence: 10 meetings; Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
Tutors / faculty: NYU writing faculty
Assessment style: Pass/fail
Main deliverable / output: Revised analytical essay
College credit: Non-credit; 0 credits
College Writing Workshop summary
College Writing Workshop is NYU’s introduction to college-level reading, research and writing, taught by its writing faculty.
You develop an analytical essay through close reading, drafting, revision and constructive feedback from classmates.
It suits students who want to strengthen academic writing habits and learn how to adapt an essay for different audiences.
What is College Writing Workshop?
College Writing Workshop is an optional course within NYU’s summer Precollege program, taught by NYU’s writing faculty. It introduces college-level reading and writing techniques while developing research skills through an essay workshop.
Students investigate an idea from a professional writer’s essay and deepen their analysis using a secondary source. Drafting, revision and peer feedback shape the experience, alongside practice using lived experience as evidence and adapting writing for audiences beyond the classroom.
Why Succeed highlights College Writing Workshop
NYU’s writing faculty teach a course with a clearly defined academic writing focus.
The essay task connects close reading with secondary-source analysis, giving students a concrete intellectual challenge.
Repeated drafting and revision make improvement part of the process rather than a single final submission.
Constructive peer feedback helps students practice both evaluating writing and responding thoughtfully to criticism.
The course explicitly teaches students to transfer writing habits to other disciplines and audiences.
Who is College Writing Workshop for?
Best for
Students who want to strengthen analytical writing and are willing to revise their work and exchange constructive feedback.
Not ideal if
You want college credit from the writing course or a standalone workshop outside NYU Precollege.
Is College Writing Workshop worth it?
The workshop is a strong academic fit if your goal is to become a more deliberate reader and essay writer. Its combination of source analysis, revision and peer feedback offers practice that can carry into high school and undergraduate coursework.
Its value depends on engaging with the writing process and attending regularly. The course does not award college credit, and participation in Precollege does not guarantee undergraduate admission to NYU.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$700; includes Instruction by NYU’s writing faculty, Two weekly workshop meetings across five weeks, Close reading and essay-development practice, Drafting, revision and constructive peer feedback.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
5 weeks; New York, United States.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does College Writing Workshop need?
Effort level
Moderate, with sustained reading, drafting and revision.
Best started
Gather application documents four to six weeks before your applicable summer Precollege deadline, allowing longer for translations or English testing.
Main challenge
Developing an original analysis while responding thoughtfully to sources and feedback.
Typical preparation
Request official transcripts from every high school you have attended.
Arrange official translations and any required English language testing early.
Practice explaining how a second text changes your understanding of an essay.
Choose a section whose meeting days you can attend consistently.
Useful if
You want writing habits that transfer across academic subjects.
What do students do on College Writing Workshop?
You develop an analytical essay through close reading, responsive writing and a workshop process. Drafting, revision and constructive feedback help you connect ideas, evidence and audience.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Read a professional writer’s essay closely and identify an idea to investigate.
- 2
Use responsive writing assignments and a secondary source to deepen your analysis.
- 3
Practice representing lived experience as evidence.
- 4
Draft your essay and exchange constructive feedback with classmates.
- 5
Revise and edit your work while learning to adapt it for audiences beyond the course.
College Writing Workshop dates and deadlines
Upcoming
Applications open
15 January 2027
Summer Precollege admission pathway.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
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Application deadline | 15 March 2027 | Local | Upcoming | Save deadline |
Applications open | 15 January 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Must be registered in the NYU Precollege Program.
Summer applicants must be rising Grade 11 or 12 students.
Precollege admission requires at least a 3.0 GPA.
Students must attend for the full program duration.
International students may apply.
Campus housing requires students to be at least 15.
How much does College Writing Workshop cost?
Precollege application charge
$50 — Non-refundable; paid after submitting the Precollege application.
What's included
Instruction by NYU’s writing faculty, Two weekly workshop meetings across five weeks, Close reading and essay-development practice, Drafting, revision and constructive peer feedback
How to apply to College Writing Workshop
- 1
Complete the NYU Precollege application account creation form once.
- 2
Use the emailed temporary PIN and instructions to finalize your account.
- 3
Log into Application Management and complete the Precollege application.
- 4
Submit official transcripts, translations and any required English testing materials.
- 5
Add a 250-500-word personal statement if you choose.
- 6
Submit the application, pay the non-refundable $50 charge and monitor your applicant portal.
- 7
After joining summer Precollege, choose College Writing Workshop as an optional course.
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What does College Writing Workshop cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Critical reading and source analysis
Investigate an idea from a professional essay through the lens of a secondary source.
Drafting and revision
Develop an essay while examining how its content and form create meaning.
Peer feedback
Practice giving actionable feedback and deciding how to apply classmates’ responses.
Experience and audience
Use lived experience as evidence and learn to adapt writing for different audiences.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on College Writing Workshop?
A typical day during the program.
Monday Wednesday sections
Two workshop meetings each week for five weeks.
Tuesday Thursday sections
Two workshop meetings each week for five weeks.
Who teaches on College Writing Workshop?
NYU’s writing faculty teach College Writing Workshop. The workshop model also develops students’ ability to give and use constructive peer feedback.
Where do students stay on College Writing Workshop?
Residential plan
- Residence hall housing: Summer Precollege students may live together at NYU’s Washington Square campus.
- Summer community activities: NYU hosts evening and weekend activities such as movie nights, museum visits and city trips.
Campus housing is an optional summer Precollege arrangement for students aged 15 or older.
What happens after College Writing Workshop?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Build reading and writing habits for high school and undergraduate study.
Learn strategies for adapting an essay to audiences beyond the course.
Transfer research, drafting and revision practices to other academic disciplines.
Precollege participation does not guarantee undergraduate admission to NYU.
Where does College Writing Workshop take place?
The on-campus option is part of NYU’s New York City Precollege experience. Optional summer residence hall housing is located at the Washington Square campus.
Learning format
Separate online and on-campus sections are offered. The course meets twice weekly for five weeks, with morning or afternoon sections following a Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday pattern.
Mentorship and feedback
NYU writing faculty teach the workshop.
Students practice giving actionable, constructive feedback to peers.
Students learn to evaluate and apply feedback from classmates.
Drafting and revision are central to the workshop process.
Time-zone considerations
- Sections follow a Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday meeting pattern.
- Meetings take place in the morning or afternoon.
- The course meets twice weekly for five weeks.
- Regular attendance is mandatory to pass.
Assessment style
The workshop uses pass/fail assessment, with regular attendance mandatory to pass.
- Students develop an analytical essay.
- Drafting and revision are central course activities.
- Students exchange constructive peer feedback.
- Regular attendance is required to pass.
Portfolio / outputs
Main deliverable / output
The main output is an analytical essay connecting a professional writer’s idea with a secondary source.
Responsive writing assignments support your analysis.
Drafts and revisions document the development of your essay.
Constructive feedback supports classmates’ writing.
College Writing Workshop FAQs
No. It is a non-credit course listed as 0 credits, with a pass/fail result.
No. The workshop is restricted to students registered in the NYU Precollege Program.
NYU’s writing faculty teach the course.
NYU offers separate online and on-campus sections.
It meets twice a week for five weeks, in the morning or afternoon, on a Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday schedule.
You develop an idea from a professional writer’s essay and analyze it through a secondary source. The course also teaches you to use lived experience as evidence.
Students practice giving actionable, constructive feedback and considering how to apply feedback from classmates to their own writing.
No. Admission to or participation in Precollege does not guarantee admission to any NYU school or college.
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