College Application Essay Bootcamp

This intensive two-week bootcamp guides students through the whole college essay process. They brainstorm, outline, draft and revise their personal statement with structured feedback at every step.

Sessions cover finding a story, showing growth, developing voice and editing to word count, and students finish with a near-final personal statement they are proud of.

How classes work

Camp meets on back-to-back days. Each day builds on the last, mixing short demos, hands-on work and time to share progress, so learners finish the week with a complete project.

What we'll cover

• Day 1: Brainstorm – Explore stories, values and turning points through guided exercises.

• Day 2: Outline – Choose a topic and plan the essay's structure and arc.

• Day 3: First Draft – Write a complete first draft with a strong opening.

• Day 4: Show, Don't Tell – Strengthen scenes, details and reflection.

• Day 5: Revision – Revise using teacher and peer feedback.

• Day 6: Final Polish – Edit for voice, clarity and word count.

For high school juniors and seniors applying to college.