June 12, 2023
Our annual Essay Bootcamp was held between June 11-12, 2023 at Montclair State University. The Bootcamp prepared current juniors and sophomores for college application process. UpLift Academy is proud of the 30 students who attended this event.
Presenters went over tips and tricks, provided a timeline for the year, guided students on the college search journey, and provided writing guidelines for personal statements.
Presentation Topics:
- How to the college application process goes/ what to expect
- Financial aid/loan
- Things I wish I knew when I was a senior
- How to look for Colleges, different colleges and application methods
Also, students met with their mentors from the College Path Mentorship Program who guided them through the college application process.
Components of the Bootcamp
DISCUSSIONS
Students engaged in college discussions and informational sessions led by guidance counselors that covered topics like financial aid and the application process.
ESSAY WRITING
Students were guided on how to draft their personal essays for college applications and learned tips on how to make themselves stand out.
ONE-ON-ONE
Students’ essays and college applications were reviewed by guidance counselors during one-on-one sessions throughout the Bootcamp.
IMAGES
VIDEO TESTIMONIAL
Listen to what Muhtasi Rahman had to say about the bootcamp.