College Admissions Bootcamp (Essays, the Common App, School List, and More)
Navigate the key parts of the College Admissions process with a professional counselor (2 years experience in a top College Admissions consultancy), including the Personal Statement, SATs/ACTs, major selection, Financial Aid, and more!
Nick Babyak, M. Ed.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,491)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Throughout the bootcamp, the teacher will share some assignments with the students. These are not required, but students are likely to get more out of the class, if they complete them. The teacher is also happy to provide feedback on them. These include: -A Personal Statement topic proposal exercise -A draft school listAssessment
The teacher is also happy to provide feedback, via messages, on the class assignments, to help students get the more out of the class.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this 4 week course, join us in demystifying the complicated world of College Admissions with a seasoned College Admissions Counselor. Get help finding the universities that are perfect for you and maximize your chances of acceptance! We'll cover all the key aspects of the college admissions process, including the Common App, Activity List, Personal Statement, school-specific essays, School List building, Standardized Testing, and Financial Aid. (more details below in the Syllabus) We'll primarily focus on US universities, where I specialize and have helped students get full-ride scholarships to top schools, like Dartmouth. But I've also helped students get accepted to universities in Canada, the UK, and EU, and many of the US principles can also be applied to these regions. So students from all backgrounds are welcome! Students who want more personalized admissions help are welcome to enroll in my 1-on-1 College Admissions Counseling. It works taken instead of, as a follow-up to, or at the same time as the Bootcamp/group class: https://outschool.com/classes/1-on-1-college-admissions-counseling-essays-the-common-app-majors-and-more-klZsVQq9?refuid=u529M6QA See you in class! Image by Carol Colman from Pixabay
Learning Goals
The Common App: making your Activity List stand out, getting Teacher Recommendations, and filling in your personal informationEssays: crafting unique school-specific essays and your Personal Statement (part of the Common App)
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Overview and the Common App
Making your Activity List stand out, getting Teacher Recommendations, and filling in your personal information 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Essays
Crafting unique school-specific essays and your Personal Statement (part of the Common App) 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
School List building
Creating a balanced list of Reach, Match, and Safety schools based on your major 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Final Topics and Review
Standardized Testing: maximize your scores on tests like the SAT and ACT while balancing your day-to-day school work, and
Financial Aid: understanding and applying for need-based financial aid and scholarships
and more! 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2018
4.8
1491reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University College London
Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University
I have a Bachelor's from Georgetown University, Master's from University College London in Higher Education, and ~3 years of experience as a professional College Admissions Counselor, both as a freelancer and for a leading, global College Admissions consultancy.
I specialize in US universities, where I've helped students get full-ride scholarships to top schools, like Dartmouth, and have also helped students get accepted to universities in Canada, the UK, and EU. I've worked with students all over the world. Reviews
Live Group Course
$14
weekly or $56 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-8 learners per class
