The College Application Jumpstart is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive program that runs for four days. The jumpstart is included in all college advising programs and can be done as a stand alone workshop on a space available basis.

By the end, students will have a solid foundation for a personal statement and guidance on drafting and editing supplemental and short answer questions.

Students can expect to: 

• Participate in a one-time, 4-day intensive workshop guiding them through a complete overview of the admissions process from application creation to submission
• Partake in a results-oriented process to share creative ideas and learn from fellow rising seniors in a mutually supportive environment
• Enrich their personal reflections to improve college essays and application forms 
• Receive an updated College Counseling binder with helpful exercises, resources and sample materials to help them create a competitive application
• Learn how to identify best approaches for Common Application, Coalition Application and other pertinent applications, as appropriate
• Get support in completing and reviewing teacher and advisor questionnaires for strong recommendation letters
• Gain access to personalized Google Drive Folder containing all relevant documents they need to complete
• Rely on individual support from professional educators to develop a personal resume and comprehensive and reflective activity lists