Finish Your College Essay in 2 Weekends
Small-cohort bootcamp (max 12 students) to craft a finished, authentic essay that sounds like you—and reads like a story.
Live on Zoom · High-Touch Feedback · 2 Edit Rounds Included
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Leave with a finished, standout Common App essay—in your voice.
In two focused weekends (8–10 hours total), you’ll move from “I’m stuck” to a polished personal statement you’re proud to submit. We guide you from idea → structure → draft → revision, with personalized feedback every step of the way.
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What's included
- A completed personal statement (up to 650 words) ready to submit
- A clear structure map that makes your story flow
- Voice drills to make your essay sound like you (not a template)
- Two rounds of professional edits after the live sessions
- Office hours for final polish and questions
- Confidence and momentum for supplements
Who It’s For:
Seniors applying this fall who need a finished essay—fast
Students with a messy draft that doesn’t feel like them
Strong writers who want expert polish and admissions-ready structure
Format
Two weekends live on Zoom (4–5 hours each weekend) + office hours. High-touch cohort capped at 12 students.
Parent Note:
We keep you informed with a concise Parent FAQ and clear milestones. Your student does the writing; we provide the process, coaching, and accountability.
Inside the Bootcamp
Story Discovery – Guided prompts to uncover your strongest material
Structure Map – Turn raw ideas into a compelling arc
Draft Sprint – Write with expert coaching in real time
Voice & Detail – Elevate with specificity and reflection
Polish – Line-level edits, clarity, and rhythm
Two Edit Rounds – Submit your draft twice after the bootcamp for detailed written feedback
Taking the pressure off the home dynamic.
The college essay process can be a source of stress for both students and parents. Our bootcamp provides a clear roadmap and expert guidance, guiding your student whether they are stalled or just starting. They will leave with a powerful essay, and you'll have peace of mind knowing they have a strong, independent foundation for the rest of their applications.
Fall 2025 Cohort:
Two consecutive Saturdays (live on Zoom) + office hours
November 15th AND November 22nd
12pm-4pm PST | 3pm - 7pm EST
Investment:
$1,200 (includes live bootcamp + 2 edit rounds + office hours)
Seats:
Capped at 12 for individualized coaching.
Craft a standout essay:
Admissions readers remember essays that feel alive, authentic, and specific. Our process helps students speak in their own voice—clearly, confidently, and with narrative shape—so the essay is honest and compelling.
From stalled to polished—with peace of mind:
Our high-touch bootcamp moves your student past writer's block to a finished essay and a stronger application. We take on the pressure so you don't have to.
Small Cohort = Real Feedback:
With only 10–12 students, you’ll get direct coaching—not generic tips.
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Weekend 1
Session 1: Story mining, topic fit, anti-cliché check
Session 2: Structure mapping, opening hooks, scene building
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Between Weekends
Guided drafting sprint + office hours
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Weekend 2
Session 3: Voice, specificity, reflection, “so what?” moments
Session 4: Tightening, transitions, and submission-readiness
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Post-Bootcamp
Edit Round 1: Macro + line comments
Edit Round 2: Final polish + readiness check
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. We coach, critique, and edit. The ideas and writing are the student’s—this preserves authenticity and integrity.
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Yes. We meet students where they are. We’ll re-map structure, deepen voice, and polish for clarity and impact.
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Sessions are live and interactive. If you miss, we provide key materials and limited recap support. (Attendance strongly recommended.)
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The bootcamp is optimized for the personal statement. Time permitting, we’ll preview supplement strategy. Likely the students will be able to finish supplements faster using the same tools.
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Spots are limited. Refunds available up to 7 days before start; within 7 days, you may transfer your seat to a future cohort (space permitting).
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Zoom link, calendar invite, and materials sent upon registration. Bring a laptop, Google Docs access, and a quiet space.
Your Instructor:
Sebastian Tudores
Sebastian Tudores is the Associate Director of Academic Resources and a narrative coach who blends screenwriting craft and Meisner-based voice work with 35 years of teaching and mentoring high school and college students in various subjects, college test prep, and study and executive function habits. With advanced degrees in business, the arts, and strategy, he teaches students to turn lived experience into clear, memorable stories. His process is ethical and rigorous—structure first, voice always, and line-level craft under deadline—so the final essay sounds unmistakably like the student and sticks with admissions readers.
Ready to finish a standout essay?
Only 12 seats. Fall cohort enrolling now.
Have more questions?
Parents: what to expect
Clear milestones, calm structure
Your student’s voice preserved
Two professional edit rounds included
Small cohort = individualized attention
Outcome: a finished, authentic essay you can both feel great about