Welcome to the TRIO Writing Success Project

First-Gen Career Panel

The Writing Success Project is a TRIO Student Support Services program supporting first-generation college students with financial need, and students with disabilities.

Students in the TRIO WSP receive tutoring in reading and writing, as well as help applying for scholarships, planning their transfer pathway, exploring careers, developing financial literacy, and connecting with an inspiring community of peers.

Events and Program Info.
UC TAG Drop-In Help Sessions
  • Friday, Sept. 11, 11:00-1:00 in R209. Sign up to let us know you plan to come!
  • Friday, Sept. 25, 11:00-1:00 in R209. Sign up to let us know you plan to come!
Get a Jump on the UC Application!

We'll talk about the UC application and the Personal Insight Questions, and what you can do now to get a good start on the writing. Whether you're applying this fall or next, this workshop is a good chance to get a good start on the process.

Build Your Biography

Join in for this personal writing activity where you can learn how to express to others details about your passions, challenges, triumphs, and goals. You will also have the opportunity to get information and tips about PIQ writing for UC transfer applications from an academic counselor!

UC and CSU Application Help

Counselor Tracee Wong will be available to give feedback on your UC PIQs (Personal Insight Questions) or guide you through the parts of the application for the UCs or CSUs where you will be applying.

  • Friday, Oct. 9, 11:00-1:00. Sign up to attend in person (R209) or join by Zoom.
  • Friday, Oct. 23, 11:00-1:00. Sign up to attend in person or join by Zoom.
PIQ (Personal Insight Question) Secrets
  • Friday, Oct. 30, 1:00-2:00. Sign up to join by Zoom.
Welcome to TRIO! Orientation Sessions for New and Returning Students
  • Monday, Sept. 21, 2:00-3:00 in R209. Sign up to attend!
  • Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1:30-2:30 in R209 and online. Sign up to attend in person or join by Zoom

Join us to learn about the tutoring, counseling, transfer support, and other services available to you in the TRIO Writing Success Project. 

Creating a Resume That Gets Noticed
Overview of Career Services at CCSF
  • Thursday, Oct. 1, 2:00-3:00 in R209. Sign up to attend in person or join by Zoom.
Skills for Interview Success
  • Thursday, Oct. 22, 2:00-3:00 in R209. Sign up to attend in person or join us by Zoom.

 

If you meet the following criteria, you are eligible for support from our program:

If you meet the criteria and are looking for extra support with reading and writing (for English, scholarship applications, or the transfer process), or would like coaching/advising to help you succeed in your classes, find the right major, and plan your career, fill out our information form and contact the director to set a meeting.

English C1000+1AS (6 units)

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:10 am – 12:00 pm (Ocean Campus)
•    Instructor Athena Kashyap w/ Tutor TRIO Shyla Jackson. CRNs 70670 + 70697. 
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:10 am – 2:00 pm (Ocean Campus)
•    Instructor John Isles w/ TRIO Tutor Shyla Jackson. CRNs 72902 + 72912. 
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:10 am – 1:00 pm (Ocean Campus)
•    Instructor Andrea Sanelli w/ TRIO Tutor Arnie Warshaw. CRNs 72901+72911. 

English C1000 (4 units)

Online Asynchronous
•    Instructor Amy Miles w/ TRIO Tutor Arnie Warshaw. CRN 73306. 

English C1003 (4 units) (formerly English 1B)

Tuesdays 10:10-11:30 am (Online hybrid, Ocean Campus)
•    Instructor Amy Miles w/ TRIO Tutor Arnie Warshaw. CRN 72151. 
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:10 am – 12:00 pm (Ocean Campus)
•    Instructor John Isles w/ TRIO Tutor Arnie Warshaw. CRN 72920.