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 throughout the retreat. 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.
Location: Good Common, Plymouth
Dates: August 4th – 6th, 2024 | August 6th – 8th, 2024
Includes:
• 14-hours of concentrated college application work led by expert college counselors
• Faculty student ratio of 1:3 (max of 15 students per group)
• Lodging, 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
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
