Seminar Classes + Essay Instruction
Where students think critically + write to cut through
In two-hour seminar, students explore, discuss, and write about the meaning, context, and nature of a selected piece literature or philosophy.
The texts we explore teach and equip scholars who want to become better writers, speakers, and thinkers. Our seminars are designed to make students active participants with the text. Students explore new ideas, challenge the author’s themes and arguments, and confidence in their ability to accurately understand texts.
Stand out with exceptional writing
The High Marks Prep writing program teaches scholars how to write eloquently and effectively. What students learn here raises reading and writing test scores and prepares them for success in college.
We move beyond the often-mundane focus on grammar and sentence structure. Students discover how to find and bring forth their voice through the written word. It is here, the student stands apart from others.
Students who participate in our classes build essential skills for success in college and their future careers
Critical Thinking + Writing Ability
Students face increasingly complex ideas as they continue their education. They need to be able to read any text and determine the meaning, themes, and purpose.
The Stand Out Prep prepares students to analyze any text–whether it’s on a standardized test, in an English class, or a science textbook. Our students then learn how to apply their knowledge by writing compelling arguments that meet the rigorous expectations of college professors.
Imagination + Creativity
Imagination and creativity are two of the most important qualities of successful people. Because they’re the driving forces of problem–solving and innovation.
We feature literature in our courses because it opens minds to new possibilities. Literature allows students to analyze the world and explore life in ways previously never thought of. Reading literature expands students’ creative and imaginative capabilities–and ultimately aids their future success.
Curiosity + Thoughtfulness
Our seminars on the chosen texts prompt students to tap into their curiosity about the world. Curiosity helps students succeed as they learn the value of embracing thoughtfulness over frustration in the face of new and challenging ideas.
Students in our courses learn how to ask the right questions, find answers or solutions, and enjoy the never-ending process of learning.
Sociability
Students learn patience and humility as they work with others to find a common understanding of texts that takes a range of perspectives to deeply understand.
The ability to discuss ideas calmly and sincerely is essential for students to develop to succeed in college and in their careers.
F.A.Q.
Get the details about the seminar and writing instruction course
- Four weeks long with three meetings each week
- All seminars and writing sessions are two hours long
- Each week has two seminar sessions and one writing session
A learned academic with extensive knowledge of the text studied and experience teaching it at the university level.
All teachers follow a specific scaffolding process designed to draw students into the text, help them understand, and show them how to discuss and write about the texts.
Students can repeat courses. But it’s recommended that they go through courses in the suggested order to build their foundation and endurance for discussing big ideas.
Class sizes are around 10 students. This class size creates the right balance of individualized attention and robust discussion of texts
All classes are led online by a teacher who is an expert in their field.
To join a class, sign up for the course that’s right for you and then you’ll receive information about login into our online classroom for each session of the course.
For additional questions about signing up, please contact us and we can guide you through the process.
The Library
Philosophy
Nicomachean Ethics
The Republic
Meno
Leviathan
Two Treaties of Government
The Prince
The Apology
On the Social Contract
Literature
Hamlet
The Odyssey
To Kill a Mockingbird
Old Man and the Sea
Pricing
Seminar Discussion + Writing Instruction
- $2000
What students get out of the course:
- 4 hours of text analysis and discussion per week
- 2 hours of writing instruction per week
- Detailed and personalized feedback on discussion and written performance + suggestions for improvement
- Improved reading and writing standardized test scores