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APPLY NOW!™ Essay Boot Camp

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APPLY NOW! Essay Boot Camps are a great way for 12th graders to get a head start on college admissions essays. These fast-paced, small-group sessions (offered in person or live online) are typically held several times during the summer and early fall. During the boot camp (3 days, two hours per day) our college counseling team will guide students through the development of a college essay/personal statement, which can be used or adapted for college admissions.   

APPLY NOW! Essay Boot Camp students will learn about the following: 

  • the importance of clear, concise, and engaging writing 
  • common writing mistakes and how to avoid them 
  • writing an effective and engaging personal statement that can be submitted to colleges. 
  • brainstorming essay topics, including how to think about what makes them unique 
  • choosing a topic that they are passionate about 
  • researching to gather specific examples to support their claims 
  • how supplemental essays differ from the personal statement and how to approach writing them 
  • brainstorming ideas for supplemental essays 

Please note: Your non-refundable payment is required to reserve your spot. Students must attend all three sessions. No makeup dates or transfers to other sessions are available. A laptop computer is required for participation. 

In-Person Sessions:  Sessions will be held at one (or more) of our four campuses located in Dallas-Fort Worth: Frisco, Plano, Coppell, and Flower Mound. 

Live-Online Sessions: These sessions will be hosted in a secure Zoom meeting room. Students will have individual conferences with college counseling team members to discuss their work using virtual breakout rooms. 

Let’s take a look at the sessions that are currently available. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! 

DOWNLOAD SESSIONS SCHEDULE

(All times Central Standard Time – CST)

SESSION 7: Online CLOSED

2:00 – 4:00 pm

  • Tuesday, July 8
  • Friday, July 11
  • Tuesday, July 15

SESSION 12: Plano Campus CLOSED

4:00 – 6:00 pm

  • Tuesday, July 8
  • Thursday, July 10
  • Tuesday, July 15

SESSION 8: Frisco CLOSED

6:30 – 8:30 pm (2:00 – 4:00 pm on Saturday)

  • Wednesday, July 16
  • Saturday, July 19 (2:00 – 4:00 pm)
  • Wednesday, July 23

SESSION 9: Coppell (In Person)

4:00 – 6:00 pm

  • Thursday, July 17
  • Monday, July 21
  • Thursday, July 24

SESSION 10: Online

2:00 – 4:00 pm

  • Monday, July 28
  • Thursday, July 31
  • Saturday, August 2
  • Sessions are student-only events. 
  • Sessions are limited to 15 students. 
  • Payment is required to reserve your seat. 
  • Payments are non-refundable. 
  • Students will need to complete 1 – 2 hours worth of pre-work before the first meeting.
  • Students must attend each day of their session. 
  • No makeup dates or transfers to other sessions are available. 
  • Students must provide their own laptop and USB flash drive. 
  • Students must have good writing skills. 
  • Students must work well with strict time constraints. 
  • Students may need to further develop their essays to achieve a final draft. 

What payment options are available? 

Pay in full:  $799

Please note: Your non-refundable payment is required to reserve your spot. A laptop computer (with charger) and flash drive are required for participation. See all Student & Parent Expectations below.

We accept cash, check or credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover). 

PROGRAM OPTIONS

APPLY NOW! Essay Boot Camp

Class of 2026 Sessions
$ 799 One-Time Fee
  • Small group boot camp session (3 days, two hours per day)
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(if paid in full)— Includes a nonrefundable $50 administrative fee

Limited space available. Your non-refundable payment is required to reserve your spot. Students must attend all three sessions. No makeup dates or transfers to other sessions are available. A laptop computer is required for participation. Please read Student and Parent Expectations before registering.

APPLY NOW! Advantage

11th Grade (Class of 2026) College Counseling
$ 2,399 One-Time Fee
  • Everything included in the APPLY NOW! Essay Boot Camp
  • 16 Lessons Covering the Admissions Process
  • Two 1:1 College Counseling Sessions
  • Aptitude Assessment, Interactive Labs, Office Hours, and More!
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PROGRAM FEES

$799 $749*

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STUDENT AND PARENT EXPECTATIONS 

  • Sessions are student-only events. 
  • Sessions are limited to 15 students. 
  • Payment is required to reserve your seat. 
  • Payments are non-refundable. 
  • Students will need to complete 1 – 2 hours worth of pre-work before the first meeting.
  • Students must attend each day of their session. 
  • No makeup dates or transfers to other sessions are available. 
  • Students must provide their own laptop and USB flash drive. 
  • Students must have good writing skills. 
  • Students must work well with strict time constraints. 
  • Students may need to further develop their essays to achieve a final draft. 

*The $50 discount is applicable only on new APPLY NOW! Essay Boot Camp registrations for Class of 2026 students. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, or discount. Offer valid for paid registrations received between December 9, 2024 – February 26, 2025.

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