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All registrants are automatically entered in to our $1,000 ‘No Essay’ Scholarship drawing. Winner will be announced live on the final day of bootcamp and must be in attendance!
Are You A Parent Who...
- Has a high schooler thinking about college?
- Isn’t sure where to start looking or planning for college?
- Worries about how to pay for college?
- Wants to know how to maximize financial aid and scholarships?
THIS course is for you!
Don’t navigate the college planning process alone. Our 5-day bootcamp gives you access to the country’s leading minds in admissions strategies and financial aid. Get the competitive edge from those in the know.
Can’t make a session? Too busy that week? Don’t worry. Enroll Now and you will receive all of the session recordings so you can catch up when convenient for you.
Masterclass for Admissions,Financial Aid, & Scholarships
What is it?
A LIVE 5-day crash course covering the critical steps in applying to and paying for college. Each session includes a 60-minute webinar led by industry experts with live Q&A.
Who should attend?
Parents of college-bound students graduating in 2025, 2026, or 2027 who want to master the college admission, financial aid, and scholarship process.
When is it happening?
February 19th – February 23rd @12pm-1pm ET
What We'll Cover:
February 19th
Session 1: How to Find the Right College at the Right Price
We will cover:
- How to build a balanced college list
- Finding schools that match your financial, academic & emotional needs
- Choosing the best high school courses to maximize success
- The ins and outs of demonstrated interest
February 20th
Session 2: The SAT & ACT Breakdown: Expert Tips & Test Optional Guidance
We will cover:
- Is the SAT or ACT “better?
- How colleges view standardized tests
- What if my student isn’t a “good test taker?”
- Do test scores impact scholarships?
- Everything you need to know about the digital SAT
February 21st
Session 3: Ace Your College Application & Personal Essay
We will cover:
- When & Where to start
- What do colleges really want to see on an application
- The importance of the essay (especially now)
- Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)
- Top 5 Tips for your Common App
February 22nd
Session 4: Cutting College Costs with Financial Aid & Scholarships
We will cover:
- What you can do NOW
- The FAFSA & the CSS Profile
- How to get discounts when you aren’t eligible for financial aid
- Why you should submit the FAFSA (even if you don’t think you qualify for assistance)
- Where to find scholarships even if you aren’t an “All A” student
February 23rd
Session 5: The ReCAP: Expert Wrap-Up Panel & Scholarship Drawing
We will cover:
- Short reCAP of the previous sessions
- Live Q&A with our industry experts
- $1,000 “No Essay” Scholarship Drawing
What You'll Get :
College Success Bootcamp
- Entry into all 5 live bootcamp sessions
- Follow up recording of each session
1 Year Premium MyCAP Subscription
- Personalized net price estimates for each college
- Accurate Student Aid Index calculation
- College Affordability Analysis
- Projected Merit Scholarships & Need-Based Grants
- Translate & Compare Financial Aid Awards
- Instant Overview of Affordability
- Dynamic Merit & Need-Based Aid Insights
Premium Member Content
- Access to special events, webinars, and resources offered to our premium users only
Princeton Review Discount
- 10% discount on any test prep services with our partners at Princeton Review
$1,000 'No Essay' Scholarship Drawing
- Automatic entry into our scholarship drawing held during session 5 on Friday
Years of Experience
- Insider knowledge to maximize admissions, affordability, & peace of mind
- Strategies that could save thousands in college costs
Pricing
College Success Bootcamp
Feb 19-23, 2024
$99
Exclusive Price
Full Access to CAP's College Success Bootcamp (Feb 19th-25th)
1 Year of Premium Member Content from College Aid Pro
1 Year Premium MyCAP Software Access
Entry into $1,000 'No Essay' Scholarship Drawing
Session 1: How to Find the Right College at the Right Price (Feb 19 @12PM ET/9AM PT)
Session 2: The SAT & ACT Breakdown: Expert Tips & Test Optional Guidance (Feb 20 @12PM ET/9AM PT)
Session 3: Ace Your College Application & Personal Essay (Feb 21 @12PM ET/9AM PT)
Session 4: Cutting College Costs with Financial Aid & Scholarships (Feb 22 @12PM ET/9AM PT)
Session 5: The ReCAP: Expert Wrap-Up Panel (Feb 23 @12PM ET/9AM PT)
Member Reviews
Your Presenters
Matt Carpenter
Co-Founder, College Aid Pro
Peg Keough
Director of Education, College Aid Pro
Brian Ford
Admissions Application Reader, Boston University & Univ. of California
Rob Franek
Editor-in-Chief, The Princeton Review
Dan Bisig
College Planning Expert, College Aid Pro
J.P. Schmidt
Former Director of Financial Aid, University of Southern California (USC)
Ryan Callahan
Financial Aid Director, Harvard Medical School
Josh Demaio
Financial Aid Director, MIT
Mike Hinderman
Director of the Scholarship Office, University of Oklahoma
Mike Hunsberger
College Planning Expert, College Aid Pro
Ready to super charge your college planning?
Let’s dive in!