Award-winning journalist Joyce Pellino Crane teaches an overflowing crowd at the Chelmsford Library how to write a college essay that could open doors for applicants.

Troy Lazaro, Assistant Director of Multicultural Recruitment  for UMass-Lowell makes a surprise appearance and answers admissions questions.

Crane is holding a “Brainstorm Your College Essay” workshop on Thursday, Aug. 8 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Westford.

REGISTER: www.CollegeEssayConfidante.com/workshops.

QUESTIONS? Email Joyce Pellino Crane at winningcollegeessay@gmail.com