Vermont College Application Retreat

The College Axis Project is excited to launch its two-day application retreat and bootcamp 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 (max of 15 students per group)

  • Lodging, Supervision,All Meals and Snacks,Transportation to and

    from Woodstock, Hiking Sites, etc. Cost of Activities

  • For students traveling by plane, students should plan to fly into

    RutlandVT airport.They will be picked up and brought to Good Commons

DAY ONE

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

DAY TWO

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

DAY THREE

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