PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Join the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, for a College Meet and Greet with Essay Writing Tips on Dec. 9, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

 

Representatives from Williams College and Berkshire Community College will be on site to share information and answer questions. Learn what each school has to offer and how to start applying.

 

Michael Byrns, Admission Counselor at Williams College, will provide some insight on how to write a successful college essay and how to think about the storytelling components of the

college application.

 

Light refreshments and a presentation from Berkshire Community College (BCC) will start at 1:00 p.m. The Williams College with essay writing tips presentation will start at 1:30 p.m. This event meets in the auditorium. No registration is required. Prospective students and their families are welcome.

 

"We are really excited to have BCC and Williams come talk to people who want to learn more about applying to their schools. We want prospective students to be informed and to help them make the best decision for their individual situations", said Vanessa Justice, young adult librarian.