Filling out the Common App can take 6–8 weeks and often creates stress. This boot camp provides structure, expert guidance and momentum so students don’t have to navigate the process alone.
Who This Boot Camp Is For:
Rising seniors applying to college
Students who feel overwhelmed by the Common App or essays
Families seeking structure, accountability, and expert support
WHAT STUDENTS WILL ACCOMPLISH
Become Familiar with All 7 Sections of the Common App
Students will receive support on how to answer specific questions based on school and family history. They will also begin a list of specific questions for parents or guidance counselors to guide them to make quick changes later.
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Clarify Core Values & Identity (Guides the Entire Application)
In a coach-led brainstorming session, students will tease out and weave together values and characteristics of their identity. These insights will guide the Activities List, personal essay, supplemental essays, and college-specific questions.
Past students have noted this as extremely valuable for the whole application.
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Create & Curate a Strong Activities List
Students will build an Activities List to showcase various elements of time well spent. Discussion includes list order, what counts as an “activity,” how to calculate time spent, and writing hints to strengthen presentation.
The Activities List is an often overlooked place to shine!
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Draft & Refine the Personal Essay and Supplements
Students will work through drafting or editing sessions with values and identity in mind to highlight the unique, multifaceted elements they bring to individual colleges.
One-on-one dedicated brainstorming, guidance, and editing with an English teacher ensures focused support in a low student-to-teacher ratio environment.
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Learn How to Approach Supplemental Essays Strategically
Using a student’s already-created list of schools, learn and discuss how to answer common supplemental questions, including what schools are looking for and what will set their essays apart.
Individual resources to help students learn what their choice schools value in terms of demonstrated interest and college-specific questions along with work time to craft an organized to-do list for the fall.
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Receive One-on-One College Coach Support
Students will learn what admissions counselors are looking for and what will help the entire Common App pull together to create a comprehensive picture that highlights their uniqueness.
They leave with a clear plan and reduced stress load for both students and parents!
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Brainstorming / Personal Statement / Supplementals and Writing Support
✔ creative guided brainstorming to guide all writing
✔ reinforcement for presenting your comprehensive and unified portrait
✔ personal statement idea building or evaluation of a draft with admission goals in mind
✔ discussion of various types of supplements / individual college questions and how to answer with creativity, strength, and heart
✔ one-on-one individual support from an English teacher coach to hone the best version of you
What to Expect
🌟 Supportive, low-stress environment
🌟 Snacks provided
🌟 Brain breaks, walks, and games
🌟 Balance of focused work and collaboration
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Date & Time
August 4 & 5, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Additional summer dates may Open based on demand.
Location
Manheim Township Public Library
595 Granite Run Drive,
Lancaster, PA
Cost
$400
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$50 deposit due at time of registration
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Offered by Your Unique Path Coaching
Led by Kristel Kennedy, M.Ed
providing experienced guidance through one of the most important stages of the college application process
"I have been a Public School teacher for over 20 years. I have taught primarily English and Public Speaking, and I have worked with ALL TYPES of students. I generally find that a good sense of humor and a positive attitude go a long way towards making an overwhelming process more manageable."
Have questions before you decide?
Choosing the right support is an important decision. If you’d like to learn more about the boot camp, how it works, or whether it’s the right fit, I'm happy to connect.
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youruniquepathcoaching@gmail.com
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