Monday, March 15, 2021

FREE COLLEGE ESSAY BOOT CAMP

We're excited to be partnering with College Essay Guy this year to offer you a number of awesome college application resources and virtual workshops. 


North Oconee High School students can join any or all of the live online courses listed below:


  • Personal Statement Boot Camp (May 24-28)

  • Personal Statement Boot Camp (August 9-13)

  • Supplemental Essay Weekend Crash Course (Oct 2 & 3)

  • UC Personal Insight Question Course (Oct 9, 16, & 23)


Here’s how to register:


  1. Go to this registration page.

  2. Enter your name and email.

  3. Decide which workshops you’d like to join for.

  4. You’re done! Put the dates and time in your calendar, and keep an eye on your email with next steps and instructions for the assignments to complete and how to join the live events.


Quick info on College Essay Guy:

  • Ethan wrote the current bestselling book on the personal statement, College Essay Essentials

  • He’s well-regarded in the college admissions field and is considered one of the go-to resources on college essays

  • His website has hundreds of free resources for applying to college

  • He has a cool podcast!


In case you’re curious, this syllabus maps out what Ethan will cover during the summer personal statement boot camp.


Can’t make the live course dates? You’ll have access to the courses through the end of the year, and recordings of the sessions will be available to all who sign up.