Our college application workshop is a 10-part, 6 hour series created by us, three siblings from Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. And, due to popular demand, it’s now pre-recorded! We share all our insider tips and tricks and the application structures that will make you shine wherever you apply.
Learn how to weave your activities into one narrative, plan your high school activities (for younger students), and stand out with your most impressive application. These concepts are also applicable for scholarship, award, and internship applications. Students will become more inspired, motivated, and excited for the application process.
Upcoming times to access our workshop (please indicate the month in the form)
(Signup deadline: Thursday midnight):
Saturday – Sunday, week 1
Saturday – Sunday, week 2
Saturday – Sunday, week 3
Saturday – Sunday, week 4
Saturday – Sunday, week 5
You will be provided personal access to our pre-recorded 10-part series starting from the beginning of the session of your choosing. This access is individual and non-shareable. The entire workshop will take about 6-7 hours to complete and should be done over both days. Register to confirm your spot!
Note: Your student will need a Gmail account to access the videos!
Registration price: $280
Hear from your instructors:
Read a few testimonials:
“I was struggling to tie together different activities, so the structure of 3 Big P’s 3 Big C’s was really helpful in breaking down a specific focus for the entire application.” Isabella, 12th Grade
“This is definitely one of the best ways to apply to colleges and to be unique.” Daniel, 9th Grade
“This has helped me plan the things I want to do in high school.“ Isabella, 9th Grade
“Beforehand, I had essentially no idea what the college application was about. However, after taking this class, I feel more ready than ever.” Henry, 10th Grade
“Before, I felt super anxious about this daunting process of applying to college. This workshop explained every detail of the process and provided real life examples to critique.” Alice, 10th Grade
Hear more about what we teach in our workshop:
Previous Live Workshops:
July 4th-5th, July 18th-19th, July 25th-26th, August 8th-9th
See a detailed breakdown:
Part 1: Introduction to the Application Process
1. What your application timeline should look like
2. Common App do’s and don’ts and navigating the Awards section
3 How to choose your Early Action/Decision school
4. Essential considerations for Recommendation Letters
Part 2: Perspective of an Admissions Officer
1. Deep dive into the application review process
2. Explanation of the admissions scoring process
3. Understanding what admissions officers prioritize beyond academics
Part 3: Understanding Yourself, Your Passions, Your Growth
1. Understanding your passions and interests so you can verbalize them in the admissions process
2. Reflecting on what you’d like your future to look like (in college and beyond)
3. Understanding the role certain communities and activities play in your life to brainstorm essay ideas
Part 4: Crafting a Unique Narrative for Your ‘Big 3’
1. How to reframe yourself in terms of your most impressive activities and experiences
2. How to choose characteristics that bolster your narrative and weave it in with your passions
Part 5: Organizing and Stating Activities
1. How to select activities and awards to focus on that support your narrative
2. Describing activities with impressive, specific language
Part 6: Writing a Memorable Essay
1. Understanding the purpose and importance of the essay
2. Choosing an essay topic that best suits you
3. How to write an essay that is specific, memorable, and convincing
4. Common essay-writing mistakes
5. Review of successful essays and essay frameworks
Part 7: Editing an Example Essay
1. See how an admissions officer is thinking when they read an example essay
2. Understand common mistakes and how to avoid them
Part 8: Supporting Your App with Supplements
1. General edits on an example essay and guidance on revisions
2. How to put your essays together to fit a theme that represents “you”
3. Common supplement prompts and common response mistakes to avoid
4. How to write short essays and supplements (e.g. Why This School)
5. How to reuse essays for similar prompts
Part 9: Winning Over Your Interviewer
1. What interviewers are looking for in a star applicant
2. Commonly asked questions and how to and not to answer them
3. How to guide the conversation on your strengths and prepare for your interview
5. Sample interview and mock interview examples
Part 10: Other Applications and Life in College
1. Tips for finding and applying to scholarships and awards
2. What life in college looks like and our biggest pieces of advice once you get there
You’ve worked hard to get into your dream school. Now, let us help.
For more personalized coaching, we also offer individual college counseling for your senior and non-senior student.
College Applications, Simplified.
We’re three siblings at Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, and we know how confusing and competitive the college application can be. We want to simplify it for you so that you stand out and thrive in the process.
College Apps, Simplified. 