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Application Boot Camp 2026
August 4,5,6th, 2026 - Tuesday - Thursday from 9am to 4pm
Organize your college admissions process with this three-day, in-person, college application workshop.  In a small group environment [8 students maximum] you will have structured supervision with the Common App, writing your essay[s], and polishing your personal portfolio so that your application really shines.  Start your senior year with confidence knowing your application is strong and effective. 

Who Should Attend and Why
  • High school “rising” seniors starting their college application process
  • Focused Environment: Stay on track and motivated in a distraction-free setting.
  • Comprehensive Support: Get personalized feedback and tips for your Common App and personal statement.
  • Peer Collaboration: Connect with other students on the same journey, share ideas, and receive constructive feedback.

What we will accomplish:
  • Create a Common App account and complete the application [note: you are not submitting the application yet]
  • Write your personal statement.  Depending on your progress you can also write a supplemental essay
  • Organize your activities list
  • Complete your resume
  • Expert Guidance: Learn from an experienced college admissions counselor and writing coach.

When: Tuesday through Thursday, August 4-6 from 9am to 4pm each day.
Where: in-person Southeast Portland. Location will be sent when you register.

How to prepare:
  • The college list should be established. 
  • Determine if a supplemental essay is required for any of your colleges. 
  • Organize a Google Drive folder for this process
  • About two weeks prior, I will send out some pre-work for you to complete.   It should take you no more than three hours [max] to accomplish.  

What to bring:
  • Fully charged laptop and access to your files [i.e. on your computer or files in the cloud/Google drive or on an external disk]
  • Water bottle and your own lunch.  Snacks will be provided.  Please let me know about any allergies.

Cost:
  • ‘Comprehensive’ clients - included in package
  • ‘Hourly’ clients - $995
  • Welcome guests - $1195

    Application   Boot  camp 2026

    Click below to register and a place will be held.  You will receive confirmation and payment details.  Your place is not confirmed until payment is received.