Summer College Launch Program

College Launch 2024

Standout in the College Application Process!

Program Cost $500

All Participation is Virtual

What’s Included

  • 30 Minute Private College Consulting Session

Session can be schedule any time between February 1 and August 1, 2024.

  • College Resume Workshop

    Learn what activities standout in the college application process and how to best setup your resume.

  • College Essay Workshop

Learn how to identify the best essay topic and how to write an impactful Common Application essay.

  • Application Case Study Workshop

    Read real college applications and understand how selective universities review and make admission decisions.

  • 1 Common Application Edit

    Students will have 1 draft of their Common Application essay edited by our Consulting Team. Draft must be submitted by August 1st of a student’s senior year.

  • Practice ACT Exam with a Personalized Assessment

    Gain access to an ACT mock exam. Each student will receive personalized guidance on how to improve their score.

  • Private Login to College Search and Application Platform

    Gain access for the remainder of high school to ScholarTrek’s College Consulting Platform, including digital access to the Fisk Guide to Colleges

Priority Registration Closes March 1st

Program Dates

****Students can attend workshops in different months if there is a scheduling conflict.***

May Cohort

Monday, May 20th 5:30 p.m.

College Essay Workshop

Tuesday, May 28th 5:30 p.m.

Resume Workshop

Friday, May 31st 5:30 p.m.

Application Case Study Workshop

June Cohort

Saturday, June 8th 11:00 a.m.

College Essay Workshop

Saturday, June 15th 11:00 a.m.

Resume Workshop

Saturday, June 22nd 11:00 a.m.

Application Case Study Workshop

July Cohort

Friday, July 12th 5:30 p.m.

College Essay Workshop

Friday, July 19th 5:30 p.m.

Resume Workshop

Friday, July 26th 5:30 p.m.

Application Case Study Workshop

Frequently Asked Questions

What grade levels can participate?

Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

How are the workshops and consulting session offered?

The entire program is virtual, allowing students the flexibility to participate from anywhere they have Wifi.

What is the goal of the program?

Students (depending on grade level) will make significant strides in crafting the core foundation of their college application. Students will identify ways to make their own college application standout and areas to focus and/or strengthen during their high school years.

What can we use the 30 minute private consultation time for?

This is your personal time. We can discuss your college list, application strategies, do a more in-depth essay review, etc. Students and families can send supporting documents ahead of time to make the most of their 30 minutes!

After attending the College Launch Program what if we want to purchase a private consulting package?

You can apply $400 of the program fee to any Silver or Gold College Consulting Package. For more details on comprehensive private consulting and pricing please e-mail melissa.barger@scholartrek.com.

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