College Essay Workshop
CURRENT SESSION:
Thursday, August 13
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
LOCATION:
Office Evolution - Fairfax, VA
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR INTEREST IN FUTURE WORKSHOPS.
EVENT INSTRUCTORS
A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS
For over a decade, Michelle Collier and Matt Bassett worked together to help students matriculate into colleges, universities, and pre-professional programs across the world. As Head of School and Theatre Department Chair of a private performing arts secondary school, respectively, Michelle and Matt developed a shared focus on the student as an individual with unique gifts to offer. Their students have stood out among applicants to pursue their dreams at programs including:
American University, American Musical Dramatic Academy, American University of Paris, Baldwin Wallace University,
Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, Catholic University of America, Chapman University, College of Charleston, Columbia College Chicago, Columbia University, DePaul University, Elon University, Emerson College, Florida State University, George Mason University, Hollins University, Institute of the Arts Barcelona, Ithaca College, James Madison University, Marymount Manhattan College, Montclair State University, Loyola University, Marymount University, Mount Holyoke College, Muhlenberg College, New York University, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University,
Pace University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Penn State University, Point Park University, Roosevelt University,
Shenandoah University, Texas State University, Tulane University, University of Cincinnati, University of Hartford,
University of North Carolina School of the Arts, University of Mary Washington, University of Michigan, University of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, West Virginia University, Wright State University
Michelle and Matt are thrilled to continue their work together as a collaborative effort between Collier Connects and Flapjack Theatrics, helping students gain the extra support needed to find their authentic voice, stand out, and move on to the next level.
MATT BASSETT, MFA
Matt holds a Masters in Fine Arts, Acting from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a Bachelor of Arts, English from Tennessee Tech University. An award-nominated theatre director, prolific actor on stage and in voiceover, and an educator at universities, secondary schools, and theatre education programs for over 15 years, Matt has worked with students and professionals to enter universities across the country and/or move on to careers on Broadway and regional stages across the country. Matt is based in Maryland and is available for audition coaching and audition prep as a member of Flapjack Theatrics.
MICHELLE COLLIER, MEd, CPLC
Michelle holds a Masters in Secondary Education and a Bachelors in International Relations from George Mason University. She has served for over 20 years in education and nonprofit leadership, first as a public charter school teacher, then as an alternative school teacher & department chair. She then served as an Academic Dean of a private performing arts school, where she later became their Head of School and the Co-Executive Director of a large performing arts nonprofit. She is the founder of Collier Connects, LLC, a Certified Personal and Professional Development Coach (IAP Career College), President of Burke Toastmasters, and an Entreprenista League Member based in Northern Virginia.