<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/8f0ed15dced4486abc66a1a28a2b5ec1&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1298&quot; height=&quot;973&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>973</height><width>1298</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>973</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1298</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/8f0ed15dced4486abc66a1a28a2b5ec1-d073451f2e7e6bec.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>808.578</duration><title>Empowering College-Bound Students: The Writing Alliance</title><description>Hello there! My name is Mark Hernandez, and in this video, I introduced the Writing Alliance, a community designed for 9th to 12th grade college-bound students who are smart but untrained in writing and storytelling skills. I created this space to provide support and strategies that will help you write compelling college essays and applications to achieve your dreams. I’ve noticed a decline in writing skills across the board, and I want to equip you with the techniques necessary for success both in college and beyond. If you&apos;re a freshman or sophomore looking to get a head start, this community is for you. I encourage you to invest your time and energy into developing these crucial skills!</description></oembed>