What Makes College Blast Great?
You Will Be Ahead of the Game
Between our pre-workshop consultations and the five-day workshop, you will have nearly completed your college list, your UC and Common Application administrative sections, activity resume, interview practice— plus your Common Application personal statement and the four UC essay drafts. Many students don’t have time for weekly college counseling meetings in the fall; College Blast offers a way to get the bulk of the work completed before senior year begins. Trust us, your peers will be impressed, and your parents will be thrilled.
Three experts are Better Than One
For every aspect of the process, you will get the wisdom, advice, and positive energy of three of the most experienced counselors in the country. We have each visited over 200 colleges and universities across the globe. We have worked with thousands of students and successfully guided them through the entire application process. With College Blast, we put our collective knowledge to use from the moment we receive the student and parent pre-workshop questionnaires. We will begin strategizing and brainstorming ideas for colleges, essay topics, and ways to shine best in the application process. With our expertise and encouragement, your application will stand out from the crowd.
Group Camaraderie Makes the Work More Fun
In order to deliver an outstanding, personalized experience, we limit each cohort to 9 students—that’s a great student-to-counselor ratio! Our small group setting provides an ideal environment for both efficiency and creativity. The quiet hum of productivity is inspiring—and often one student will ask a question that benefits the entire group. Plus, we pride ourselves in our ability to maintain a sense of humor in this sometimes daunting process— we believe in taking the work seriously while keeping the mood light.
individualized Attention
Whether it’s finding that gem of a college, suggesting the perfect essay topic, or choosing the most exciting active verbs for your activity list, students benefit from the ideas of three nationally recognized admissions advisors—instant, tailored feedback keeps the work flowing. For reluctant writers, we have tried-and-true methods for both beginning the writing process and combating writers’ block. We are also excited to share our proprietary method of researching colleges which helps students refine the list of colleges and identify the subtle differences between the academic programs at various colleges. The benefits of thorough research include better supplemental essays and confident interviewees.
Structure Makes the Time More Efficient
We have honed a five-day program in which students cover multiple aspects of the college search and application process. During College Blast, five days of effort eliminates several months of stress. Our personal inventory exercises will help you quickly discover the stories that will help colleges understand what makes you special.
Students Take Charge
College Blast offers the optimal level of support— enough guidance to get you going and enough freedom to find your own voice. We give you the organizational tools, knowledge, and encouragement to become invested in your academic future. College Blast is the first step on that important journey.