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College Application Bootcamp in KC:
MASTER your Common App in one day
Septebmer 21st, 2024 12:30PM
ABOUT
Filling out the Common App's basic information is not so basic after all.
In fact, it’s trickier than many people anticipate. But, when done right, it gives your student a tremendous leg up.
Many parents make the mistake of thinking students can just whip through this part of the college application process. There are tried and true tricks of the trade that will help your student’s common app stand out from the rest.
*Important to note: this bootcamp will focus only on completion of the Common App application itself, not the essays or the supplements.
What you'll GET
Expert Guidance.
Learn from experienced college admissions professionals exactly how to put together a holistic and compelling application.
Master the Common App application (essays not included).
Avoid costly mistakes and complete the entire Common App application confidently.
Ace the Key Sections.
Most students skip through critical sections like the Activities section and the Additional Information section. These are key portions of the application to highlight your strengths.
Save Time and Stress.
The application is more nuanced than it looks. Get everything done with experts in one afternoon. No need to try to figure it out yourself over weeks.
Small Group Focus.
Get personalized attention with a limited cohort (12 students).
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
12:30PM
1:00PM
2:30PM
3:00PM
5:00PM
Introduction & Common App Navigation.
We'll cover the schedule of the day and:
- Show you how to put together a master calendar to keep track of everything and stay organized.
- Demystify the Common App portion of the application.
Common App (Part 1) Fill In.
Here, we will hand-hold you through filling out the first part of the Common App and:
- Decide whether to waive FERPA rights for your recommendations.
- Decide how many recommendations you need, as every school has different requirements.
- Show you how to invite recommenders.
- Explain the nuances in each section.
- Help you decide what to put in the Honors section (even if you don't have many honors).
Activities Section Breakdown.
Many parents don't know that most colleges don't accept resumes. Instead, colleges will only learn about your student's activities in this section of the application. This makes this section of the application especially important.
We'll cover:
- How to convey your impact in your activities in a small amount of space.
- How to order your activities.
- How to properly calculate your hours of commitment.
- Best practices for formatting.
Common App (Part 2) Fill In.
Here, we'll put pen to paper and put together a compelling Activities Section with your student.
Final Edits.
Get final edits from us to ensure the Common App application is complete. We will stay until every student's questions are answered.
INSTRUCTORS
INSTRUCTORS
Jordan Tung, College Admissions Expert
- Accepted to every Ivy League + Stanford.
- 12+ years experience as a college admissions consultant.
- Has helped 1,000+ students through the college admissions process.
Mindy Wilson, College Admissions Expert
- Tufts graduate, BA in English.
- Master of Education from Boston College.
- Editor at Random House in NYC.
BOOTCAMP DETAILS
Cost:
$475 per student.
Location:
Garden Room at the Carriage Club
5301 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64112
Requirement:
- Bring a list of current extracurricular activities.
LOGISTICS
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