Beyond the personal statement, we review your Common App Activities, Awards, and Additional Information line by line — with the goal of getting one dream-school application fully ready.
Start your college essays early — with a plan. A focused small-group workshop that helps rising seniors launch their application essays before the fall rush.
The College Essay Writing Bootcamp helps rising seniors launch their application essays before the fall rush. In a focused small group (up to 3 students), students learn how the Common App and supplemental essays work, uncover their best personal stories, and leave with a clear timeline, an outline, and a first draft underway. Optional 1-on-1 coaching adds personalized feedback tailored to each student's school list and writing level.
Each session builds on the last — from understanding the essay, to finding your story, to a first draft.
Essay overview, application timeline, and what colleges are really looking for. Map out your July–September plan.
Personal-story brainstorming and material discovery — finding the moments and angles that make a strong, authentic essay.
Select your Common App topic, set your direction, and build an outline and structure — while avoiding overused, cliché topics.
Start your first draft, learn a first-round revision strategy, and plan your supplemental essays.
Two parallel cohorts run the same 4-session curriculum. Pick the one that fits your schedule — students attend either the Saturday or the Sunday class, not both. All sessions 10:00 AM–12:00 PM.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
| Session 1 · Foundations | Sat, Jul 18 |
| Session 2 · Your Story | Sat, Jul 25 |
| Session 3 · Topic & Structure | Sat, Aug 1 |
| Session 4 · Draft & Beyond | Sat, Aug 8 |
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
| Session 1 · Foundations | Sun, Jul 19 |
| Session 2 · Your Story | Sun, Jul 26 |
| Session 3 · Topic & Structure | Sun, Aug 2 |
| Session 4 · Draft & Beyond | Sun, Aug 9 |
Tuition shown is the base price. Secure checkout via Stripe — card payments include a ~3% processing fee.
Pick the right fit for where your student is in the essay process.
| Feature | Plan ABootcamp | Plan BBootcamp + 3 Hrs | Private1-on-1 Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $800 | $1,250 | $150 / hour |
| 4 small-group sessions (8 hrs) | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Up to 3 students / class | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 1-on-1 hours ($150/hr) | – | 3 included | $150 each |
| Common App essay feedback | In group | ✓ | ✓ |
| Supplemental essay planning | Overview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Activities / Awards / Add'l Info — line by line | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Add more hours anytime | – | $150 each | $150 each |
| Best for | Getting started | Most students | Have a draft / can't attend |
Choose a plan and we'll email you to confirm your spot and arrange secure payment. Add 1-on-1 hours anytime at $150 each.
Thanks — we'll email you shortly to confirm your spot & payment. Questions? Scoreup.sat@gmail.com