Online College Application Essay Workshops, Camps, and Seminars

 ​Intensive Online Fall College Application Workshop  
 Friday, September 8th - Saturday, September 10th, 2017         Pacific Time: 5pm-10pm

The College Application Workshop is an intensive two-day immersion of organization, writing and preparation of the Common Application for 2018. Prior to the workshop, students prepare a number of application materials (listed below) for Felicia's review. Felicia then returns these materials to students for their revision prior to the workshop. On the first day of camp, students participate in a "nuts and bolts" gain insight to the most up-to-date and important admissions topics and questions. Students learn what is expected of them in the college application process and what important strategic steps they must take to succeed. For the second day, students complete a brainstorming packet in preparation for the 5-hour writing workshop focused on the Common Application personal statement. During the workshop, students also meet individually with Felicia and her writing advisors to review their application materials and progress. By the end of the camp, students are expected to have produced key components of their application listed below. Tuition $1880 ​         
  • review of the Common Application 
  • evaluation of the college list into "reach," "match" and "safety" categories
  • recommendations of colleges to add to list
  • an excel sheet of requirements, application and interview deadlines for each college
  • seminar on interviews and networking
  • an interview strategy
  • advising on the additional statement
  • review of resume for work
  • review of resume for arts or athletics
  • writing workshop:
  • writing of Common Application personal statement 
Testimonial from Camp Application 2016

"Hi Felicia.  I wanted to take a second to thank you.  My son's application process was totally painless thanks to you. To date, he has gotten into 6 of the 7 colleges to which he applied (still waiting to hear from UW, number 7) and even has received a few merit based scholarship offers.  He submitted his apps early and took care of EVERYTHING all on his own.  I credit you and your summer camp to a large degree for his success.  My friends have spent thousands on counselors, only to lament the fact that they are nagging their kids to get their applications in, if not actually doing the applications for them."  (Palo Alto High School mom, class of 2017)

The College Admissions Essay  - 1 Day Writing Workshop of the Common Application Personal Statement

Saturday, August 12th, 5pm Pacific Time
This is Felicia's most popular workshop and attracts both juniors and seniors. Here participants plunge into the essay writing process. They first engage in brainstorming activities to generate topics and outlines for the Common App Personal Statement  then spend time developing several of these essays. Throughout the workshop Felicia and her writing advisors oversee your writing process, providing feedback and guidance along the way. Tuition: $720
* It is the responsibility of the student to remain focused and write as much as possible during the workshop.  

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​For Seniors: The Why Here? Supplement Prompt - An Online Essay Seminar

​In this workshop, you learn how to write personal responses to the supplement prompt: "Why do you want to attend our college?" Felicia guides you through a series of brainstorming exercises to help you identify and develop your ideas. You also conduct research and learn to pair your own academic and extracurricular interests with the mission of the college. Tuition $100
Contact Felicia at feliciafahey(at)gmail.com or at (650) 793-0721