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95%

of Our Students Get Admitted to Their Dream Colleges

The essay is the one part of the application your student controls completely. Let's make sure it works.

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TEDx Speaker Best-Selling Author Vassar College Alum Former Admissions Officer

Dr. Cynthia Colón is the leading National College Admission Expert

  • TEDx Speaker
  • Best-Selling Author of Be Committed. Get Admitted.
  • Featured on 9 Television Networks including KTLA, WPIX, WGN, NBC Chicago
  • Worked with over 10,000 students from 20+ states
  • Former College Admission Officer at Vassar College and Private School Counselor
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Students Aren't Rejected.
Applications Are.

Give college applications the attention they deserve.

5 Mistakes Students Make
When Applying to College

Most students make at least three of these. Knowing them is the first step to avoiding them.

MISTAKE01
Relies on Grades Alone

60% or more of every applicant pool are all equally academically qualified. Good grades alone will not guarantee admission to choice colleges.

MISTAKE02
Writes About Athletics or Community Service

Athletics, Community Service, and the 3 Ds: Death, Divorce, and Devastation are more common than you think. Without proper guidance, these are topics to avoid.

MISTAKE03
Waits Until Fall to Get Started

Give a teenager 5 months, 5 weeks, or 5 days — that is how long they will take to get something done. Get help and get it done now.

MISTAKE04
Applies to the Wrong List of Colleges

The ONLY goal is to maximize choices. Our 30-40-30 Rule allows for "Reach, Target, and Likely" colleges so that students are set up for success.

MISTAKE05
Believing College Admissions Is Fair

Colleges evaluate what students choose to communicate. What is written gets reviewed — what is not submitted is omitted from review. Let that sink in.

In Order to Succeed, You've Got To...

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Uncover Who You Are

What you do becomes the resume. Why you do it becomes the essay. Finding clarity on the WHY takes focused time.

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Establish Writing Status

Writing is a key component to offer evidence of readiness for the rigors of college and convince the reader to vote to admit.

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Create Focused Stories

The essay reveals something that cannot be found anywhere else in the application. It is THE story only your student can write.

College Essay Bootcamp

"A structured, expert-led approach that takes the guesswork out of the application while ensuring your student puts their best foot forward."

Three Outcomes Every Student Leaves With

01
Explore and Grow

The number of possible essay topics are infinite. Within the first 90 minutes of class, students have a list of at least 12 topics!

02
Complete Compelling Essays

Interesting, engaging, and compelling stories take several drafts — all completed during the 5-Day Bootcamp.

03
Gain Confidence

The first two days are a bit fuzzy, but by day four, students gain swagger. They leave confident knowing they've put in 110%!

A Message From Dr. Cynthia Colón

Hear directly from Dr. Colón about what makes the College Essay Bootcamp different — and why the essay is the most powerful tool in your student's application.

Dr. Cynthia Colón · TEDx Speaker · Best-Selling Author · Former College Admissions Officer

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Your Student's Dream College Is Waiting.

The essay is the one part of the application they control completely. Let's make sure it works for them — not against them.

Are you ready to learn the systematic approach
that ACTUALLY works?

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Find the Right Package
for Your Student

Every package includes access to the College Essay Bootcamp. Choose the level of support that fits your student's goals.

Essentials
Full Access.
Your Pace.
$4,300
One-time payment · Virtual Essay Camp included
For the self-motivated student who wants the full system without hand-holding.
  • Virtual Essay Camp access
  • 1 expert essay feedback session
  • College Essay Bootcamp
  • College Application Bootcamp
  • Live group coaching (2x/month)
  • On-demand video library
  • All module workbooks (download & keep)
  • Parent + student logins
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Elite
Full-Season Coaching.
Every Application — Done Right.
$23,000
3 payments of $8,300 · 5 payments of $5,000
The most comprehensive program Dr. Colón offers. Dedicated coach from Essay Camp through submission.
  • Everything in Signature
  • Professional editing on personal statement + 6 supplemental essays
  • 10 full application reviews before submission
  • Personalized strategy session
  • Ongoing progress checkpoints
  • Accountability coaching throughout the season
  • Access to Dr. C's book + 40 sample essays
  • Limited spots per cohort
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Real Results. Real Families.

"Dr. Colón is full of knowledge, passion, energy, and heart. She genuinely cares for her students and helps them to explore their uniqueness and guides them to bring their stories to life. My oldest daughter came out of Essay BootCamp with countless essays, which she used for over 30 supplements. Soon after, we signed up her younger sister and the results were just as impressive. My girls are very different; nonetheless, they both gained insights to the essay and the application process. As a result, both of my girls were accepted into their top colleges with exceptional merit scholarships!!"

Denise B. — Parent, Class of 2021 & 2023
Brooklyn, NY · Alexandra, College of the Holy Cross, Class of 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many essays will I complete in the Essay Boot Camp? +
All students draft out essays using our signature Core 4 Questions: Who Am I? What Am I Good At? What is Cool About Me? Why This Major? This ensures they have a variety to choose from depending on the essay prompts for each college.
How many essays are required for college admissions? +
Students applying to UCs and other Top 100 colleges will need 4 essays for UCs and 1 Personal Statement for the Common Application. PLUS, each college on the Common App will require 2–4 additional supplemental essays. The number of essays quickly adds up to 8, 28, and as many as 48. No joke! We teach our Core 4 Signature essays to ensure students can retool, repurpose, and reuse for all applications.
Do you know the essay prompts already? +
Yes! The Common Application essay prompts are released annually and we build our curriculum around them. Our Core 4 framework is designed so that every essay your student writes can be adapted to fit any prompt they encounter.
Who can attend? +
The Essay Bootcamp is open to students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. We recommend starting as early as possible — the earlier your student begins, the more polished and strategic their application will be.
How does the LIVE Stream BootCamp Work? +
The LIVE Stream Bootcamp is conducted virtually over 5 days. Students attend daily sessions via video conference, complete writing exercises, receive real-time feedback, and work through multiple drafts with their coach. All sessions are recorded for students who need to review.
What can my daughter/son expect? +
Your student will leave with multiple polished essay drafts, a clear understanding of their unique story, and the confidence to tackle any supplemental essay prompt. By day four, students have a noticeable shift in confidence — they know they've done the work.
How is this camp different from other essay camps? +
Most essay camps focus on one essay. We focus on the student. Our Core 4 framework ensures your student leaves with a bank of essays they can repurpose across all applications — not just one polished draft. Plus, Dr. Colón's 23 years as a former admissions officer means students learn exactly what admissions readers are looking for.
What's the cancellation policy? +
Please contact our team directly at [email protected] for information about our cancellation and refund policy. We handle each situation individually and are committed to working with our families.