Virtual College Boot Camp

Monday, August 3 - Thursday, August 6

REGISTER BELOW

August 3-6, 2026

Time Each Day: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Virtual participation on Google Meet

Limited to the first 30 students

Feeling overwhelmed by the college admissions process? Not sure how to even begin applications, what colleges are really looking for, or how to stay organized when everything feels like it hits at once? You’re not alone—and this is exactly where College Boot Camp comes in.

Join our 4-day Online College Boot Camp, an intensive, hands-on experience designed specifically for rising seniors and their families to get ahead of the application process before senior year begins.

This program is ideal for current juniors (rising seniors) who want structure, accountability, and real progress on their applications before the fall rush. Whether students are just getting started or already have pieces in place, this boot camp meets them exactly where they are and moves them forward quickly and strategically.

In this Boot Camp, we’ll work through:

✅ Completing the Common Application from start to finish
✅ Writing a college essay rough draft with feedback from real college admission counselors and guidance
✅ Discussing communication and interview techniques in preparing for admissions conversations and college interviews
✅ Reviewing transcripts and understanding how colleges evaluate academic rigor
✅ A focused session on financial aid and how families actually pay for college
✅ Understanding deadlines, application strategy, and tips on how to stay organized
✅ Daily access to experienced, hand-selected college admission representatives for insight and feedback

Over four focused mornings, students will walk away with real, completed progress. Not just information, but momentum, materials, and a clear plan for what comes next. Students will be strategically coached by an admission expert with over 15 years of college admission experience.

We’ll also include a dedicated optional parent session with Rachel Ripley on Thursday, August 6 from 12:00–1:00 PM CT, designed to walk families through what was completed during Boot Camp, next steps, timelines, and how to support the process without the overwhelm.

How to Join:

  1. Click the Register Here button below to secure your spot.

  2. Check your email for your confirmation and the Google Meet link.

  3. Mark your calendar for Monday, August 3 through Thursday, August 6 from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM CT daily, plus the optional parent session on Thursday.

This is a limited-capacity experience (only 30 students) and will fill on a first come, first served basis.

Cost:

  • Included at no additional cost for Comprehensive Package Clients

  • $300 for hourly clients

  • $350 for non-clients

For paying participants, an invoice will be sent to the parent/guardian email provided during registration. In order to secure your student’s spot, invoice payment must be completed within 5 days of the invoice being sent.

About Your Host:

Rachel Ripley is a former college admission counselor and high school college counselor turned independent college coach with over 15 years of experience who has helped hundreds of families navigate the college process confidently while saving thousands. With insider knowledge of how colleges work behind the scenes, she is passionate about helping families pay less while finding the best-fit college for their student.

Learn more about Rachel Ripley here.