International students requiring an I-20 from Stanford should apply by April 30.
Get a strong start on your college application with this series of sessions on the common app and supplemental essays. You’ll learn what makes a stellar essay and how to incorporate key traits that will capture an admissions committee’s attention and heart. Includes two 4.5-hour in-person sessions; two first-come, first-serve, remote sessions (Zoom calls) for individualized feedback; as well as independent writing time.
The College Essay Bootcamp focuses on the common app and supplemental essays, and not on admission to Stanford. Stanford does not have a preference for students who attend Stanford-specific summer programs and this opportunity is intended to provide general guidance around the college application process.
About College Essay Bootcamp
In-Person Session Day 1
Finding Your Voice and Telling Your Story: Common App Main Essay
The main essay is one of the most important components of the college application. A stellar essay will help a student standout from amongst a pool of competitive applicants. Writing an outstanding essay, however, can be a daunting task. In this seminar, students will learn the answer to questions such as, what are colleges looking for? What do I write about? How creative should I be?
In-Person Session Day 2
Making Every Word Count: Supplemental Essays & Activity List
In addition to the main essay, many colleges require their own school-specific prompts, also known as supplemental essays. Covering popular prompts including the “Why Us?” question and the elaboration of an extracurricular or job-related experience, this seminar will teach students how to best approach various supplemental essays and further illuminate who they are as a person and how they can contribute to a specific college.
The activity list section of the college application provides an applicant the opportunity to describe their passions, skills, and talents. In this portion of the seminar, students will learn strategies to best highlight their accomplishments and activities. Additionally, students will be equipped with the tools to create a strong resume. Although not required by every school, a good resume can aid students with teacher recommendations, college interviews, scholarship applications, and future job or internship opportunities.
It was really enjoyable and extremely helpful overall especially as someone who is applying to colleges the coming school year and is behind on essays!
Summer Session Student, 2021
How to Participate
Register for College Essay Bootcamp
Registration for College Essay Bootcamp is open to confirmed students on a first-come, first-served basis.
On May 16, the first registered students (up to our capacity) will be invited to confirm their spot by paying the non-refundable $725 fee.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 9 (Sat), 1–5:30 p.m. | In-person session Day 1 |
| July 10 (Sun), 1–5:30 p.m. | In-person session Day 2 |
| July 11–16 | Remote 1:1 Sessions |
| July 18–22 | Remote 1:1 Sessions |
About the Facilitator
Founded in 2007, Ivy Global is renowned in the educational services industry for its quality test prep materials and consulting expertise. Ivy Global has helped thousands of students achieve their educational goals and gain admission to top colleges and universities.
Grant Hansen graduated with a B.A. in Performance Theatre and Comprehensive Communications before moving to Beijing, China where he spent years working with students to develop their public speaking ability, coach them on writing and performance, and equip them for studies in the United States and Canada. He served as Foreign Teacher Liaison for two years at the number one high school in Beijing, Ren Da Fu Zhong, before spending a year at Renmin University designing courses in Advanced Public Speaking and Play Production. He engages with students so they can discover their unique stories and helps them communicate that story to others.
Time Commitment
In addition to the two afternoon in-person sessions, students will need to spend at least a few hours on their own in order to maximize the personalized attention they’ll receive in the two remote sessions.