Interested but have questions?
Join the FREE virtual Q&A & workshop on September 11!
Get your college applications completed and ready to submit before the senior year of high school even starts!
Navigate the application process with skill, ease, and personal support.
Be one leg up from the rest! How to stand out from the other 10,000 kids you're up against.
Write compelling college application essays, even if you haven't climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro.
In the last decade, and even over the pandemic, the college application process has become more complicated and competitive.
That's where we come in.
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At our virtual bootcamp, which takes place live online via zoom, we'll guide you every step of the way so you can gain confidence and control over the application process.
You'll be in good hands with Emilia Wiles, Founder and Executive Director of College Confident, an innovative college access program that services dozens of high schools in New York City, and her team of counselors. With more than 11 years of experience leading 15,000 students and their families through the college application journey, Emilia knows that the process can feel overwhelming — and create family conflicts and stress.
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This bootcamp will demystify the process and break down the timeline into simple milestones, so your family is not left behind or dependent on the advice from an overworked high school counselor. You'll receive guidelines and best practices as well as personal consults and feedback as you build your dream list of colleges, write and edit a compelling personal essay, finalize multiple applications, and much more.
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No stressful procrastinating—the aim of this program is to get your materials submitted by November 1st, so last-minute deadlines don't spoil your holiday plans!
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We're here to help turn an overwhelming process into a simple, successful journey.
In 4 virtual sessions, we'll complete...
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College list of 15-20 colleges (parent choices, student choices)
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High school resume for college recommendation letters
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College essay refined, edited, and ready to submit
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Pre-filled Common App ready to submit after counselor and parents give approval
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Help organizing college tours for families
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Questions answered and anxieties calmed about the process
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ACT/SAT updates (most colleges are now SAT-optional)
From start to finish, students will receive 1:1 attention
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Emilia and her staff of seasoned counselors will support each student as they begin and complete their applications, create a resume, research schools, learn how to promote themselves according to their talent, skills, and personal story— it's our intention to help students have agency in this process.
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Each of the 4 virtual sessions will take place live online via zoom. ​
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On the first day, we'll create a unique email that parents have access to so there is a single point of contact — for both parents and students — moving forward throughout and beyond the bootcamp
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Note that for the majority of our time together we will be working 1:1 with students, so they take responsibility and ownership over the process. Parents/families are welcome to join for support, and message me or email me questions separately.
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Following the completion of the bootcamp, Emilia will be available for 1:1 counseling for follow-ups. ​
About Emilia Wiles
Founder & Executive Director of College Confident
Emilia Wiles has a passion for college access and community development. As the founding CEO of one of New York City's most successful college prep programs servicing over 10,000 public high school youth across New York City boroughs, Emilia has used her educational expertise and community development abilities to teach and promote college confidence and student leadership though out the college process amongst the students with whom she works with.
Additionally, she has founded several youth development and educational organizations across New York City, which have all served to encourage youth community empowerment and action via college access. Emilia has consulted with several local and international institutions to integrate innovative teaching and learning tools into their curriculum and public programs for greater college access in their communities.
She holds a BA from Wesleyan University and a Masters of Fine Arts in Communication, Design and Technology from The Parsons New School of Design. She is a leader in practice and thought in the college access field in New York City for over ten years.
REGISTRATION
4 virtual sessions:
Monday, September 18
Tuesday, September 19
Monday, October 16
Wednesday, October 18
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Each session takes place at 4-6pm EDT
Live Online via Zoom
NEED AN ACCESSIBLE PAYMENT OPTION?
College Acceptance Bootcamp Payment Plan
475
Every month
2-month payment plan: You will be charged once today & one more time next month.