CAP Signature Programs

If you are interested in signing up or would like to receive more information about our programming, please contact us at myra@thecollegeaxisproject.org. To submit a need-based scholarship application, please complete this form

Virtual, “Meet You Where You Are” College Process Workshops

During these 45-minute small group sessions, college counselors will guide students through various components of the college application process:

  • Application Form filling
  • College Essay/ Personal Statement
  • Supplemental Essays (Why “X” university essay, Activities essay etc.)
  • Resume/Activities List

 

See the schedule below:

Please email myra@thecollegeaxisproject.org for more details or to sign up.

Price: $75 per session

Spring 2024:

Wednesday nights: 7pm starting March 1, 2024

Summer months, starting July 8, 2024:

Mondays at noon

Wednesday nights 7pm

During this 45-minute application small group session, college counselors will guide students through the common App and other application types (ex: Coalition, University of California, ApplyTexas and other school specific application) and or through drafting, editing, and revising a working resume.

Dates/Times: Mondays at 7:00 pm starting April 24, 2023 

Please note these sessions are unavailable the week of 5/7/2023 

During this 45-minute small group session, college counselors will guide students through:

  • College Essay/Personal Statement editing and revising. We will meet students where they are in their drafting process and help students get from brain dump to final drafts.
  • Students will need to attend multiple sessions to get to a final product. 

Days/Times:  Thursdays and Sundays at 8 pm starting May 1, 2023 

During this 45-minute small group session, college counselors will guide students through:

  • Editing and revising of the college specific supplements. We will meet students where they are in their drafting process and help students get from bullet points to final drafts.
  • Students may need to attend multiple sessions to get to a final product.
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  • Days/Times: TBD June 2023

Vermont College Application Retreat

The College Axis Project is excited to launch its two-day application retreat and boot camp for rising seniors. Students will work closely with seasoned counselors to complete their resumes, personal statements, supplemental essays and college applications for a total of 14 work-hours during this two-night retreat.

Program participants will stay at The Good Common in Plymouth, VT where delicious, nutritious meals will be prepared by a personal chef. Students will have ample opportunities to connect with peers and faculty during meals and in common areas where students are welcome to socialize, work, etc.

Students will be given the opportunity to take advantage of group hikes, time at the lake and to enjoy nearby Woodstock Vermont for shopping and restaurants.

Includes:

  • 14-hours of concentrated college application work led by expert college counselors.
  • Faculty student ratio of 1:3 (maximum of 12 students per retreat group).
  • Lodging, Supervision, All Meals and Snacks, Transportation to and from Woodstock, Hiking Sites, etc.
  • For students traveling by plane, students should plan to fly into Rutland VT airport. They will be picked up and brought to Good Commons.

 

If you are interested in learning more about our Vermont College Application Retreat, please complete this inquiry form.

Location: Good Commons Retreat – Plymouth, Vermont

Date: August 4-6 and August 6-8 (2024)

Price: $2,800-$2,950 (depending on room selection)

Retreat Itinerary

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm = Check-In
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm = Getting to know each other 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm = Dinner
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm = Application work

7:00 am – 9:00 am = Breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm = Application work
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm = Lunch
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm = Trip to town; hiking; shopping

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm = Application work (and snack time)

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm = Dinner
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm = Application work

7:00 am – 9:00 am = Breakfast
9:00 am – 1:00 pm = Application work
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm = Departure/Airport drop offs

 

In-Person College Application Bootcamps

For those who are interested in live college counseling workshops, take a look at our in-person college application bootcamps. Students will have the opportunity to work face-to-face with counselors who have over 100 years of combined experience. We are keeping these workshops intentionally small. At this time, we will only be hosting live workshops in Massachusetts.

During this three-hour “bootcamp” style session, college counselors will guide students through various aspects of the college application process

  • Form filling
  • College Essay/ Personal Statement
  • Supplemental Essays (Why “X” university essay, Activities essay etc.)
  • Resume/Activities List
  • Covid Essay
  • Financial Aid/ Scholarship Writing
  • General Common Application Questions – change of school essay, disciplinary essay
  • List Balancing

Duration: half-day 3 hours; full day: 6 hours (or two sessions) 

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

Class Size: 12-15

Price: $495 | $900 full day

Dates:  July 25, 2024

             August 13, 2024

             August 26, 2024

Please contact Myra at myra@thecollegeaxisproject.org for more details and to sign up.

October 14, 2024 (Columbus Day) workshop.

Last call for college applications! Each student will be divided into small focus groups based on the three priorities they choose to focus on. Students should plan to work hard and be ready to submit at the end of their workshop(s)

Areas that can be covered:

  • College Essay/ Personal Statement
  • Supplemental Essays (Why “X” university essay, Activities essay etc.)
  • Resume/Activities List
  • Covid Essay
  • Financial Aid/ Scholarship Writing
  • General Common Application Questions – change of school essay, disciplinary essay
  • List Balancing

 

Duration: half-day 3 hours; full day: 6 hours (or two sessions) 

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

Class Size: 8-12; 4 counselors 

Price: $595 | $1050 full day

Virtual College Application Bootcamps

During this two-hour, virtual, “bootcamp” session, college counselors will guide students through each part of the application, set them up with specific tasks and provide support at each stage of the process. Students will let us know what areas they need to work on and breakout rooms will be utilized to review each student’s progress and to provide personalized feedback.

Students should expect to work on:

  • Application form filling 
  • College Essay/Personal Statement (brainstorming topic ideas, writing drafts, and editing)
  • Strategizing ways to approach supplemental essays
  • Creating a working resumé or activities list

 

Dates/Times:

Mondays: 1:00-3:00 pm on 7/29/2024; 8/12/2024; 8/19/2024

Wednesdays: 5:30-7:30 pm on 7/31/2024; 8/14/2024;  8/21/2024 

Thursdays:  10:00 am to 12:00 pm 8/1/2024; 8/15/2024; 8/22/2024 

Class size: 4-6 per class; 2 students to a counselor

Price: $300/session

CAP - CHAP: College Axis Project Comprehensive Hybrid Admissions Program

Based on our original vision, this comprehensive signature program offers students support from junior year into senior year guiding the college-bound student through the full college process in small group format. Our college coaches and teachers will travel to five states (New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Texas and California) twice per admissions cycle to host one immersive weekend at the beginning of the application process, (January– February of junior year) and one at the end of the application cycle, (August and September of senior year). In the in-between months of February through August, students will participate in one webinar and two small-group virtual meetings monthly. Post submission, students will participate in one small-group virtual meeting per month until they have made their enrollment decisions. Online instructional grammar and math programs (In-A-Box programs) are included.

Class size: Max of 30 students per city

The College Axis Project offers online programs designed by professional educators and college counselors. Our “In-A Box” programs include instructional academic enrichment videos (for math and grammar) and guided tutorials that support students throughout the college application process.