During College Kickstart, college counselors help guide students through the college application experience, from building your college list to filling out applications, writing your college essay, staying organized, and more!
College Kickstart for the Class of 2028
Summer Kickstart: Essays and Applications (June 1 - 4, 2027)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM each day
In Person at Carondelet High School
Agenda
- Writing your college essay - from brainstorming and choosing a topic to composing your first draft
- Introduction to the UC Personal Insight Questions
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Getting organized for the college application experience
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Filling out the Common Application, a step by step guide
- Drafting your Activities and Awards List for college applications
- Learning about the Common Application Supplemental Essays and how to approach writing them
Cost
$60 for the 4 day Summer Kickstart Workshop
*This is a flat fee regardless of how many sessions a student attends. We strongly encourage attendance on all days.
Registration Information Coming Soon!
The deadline to register for Summer Kickstart is May 27, 2027.
Expectations
Students should come prepared to focus and work hard. They should expect to work at a fast pace and have homework assignments. The College Kickstart series is a college application “boot camp”—the more work students put into it, the more they will get out of it.
Students who register for Kickstart are expected to attend every day.
NEW THIS YEAR! In an effort to allow for more students to have access to the topics previously covered during our Winter Kickstart, we are transitioning to two Junior Cougar U: College Workshops during x-blocks in late January and early February. These will kick off our formal college application programming for juniors and will focus on launching your college search, building your college list, and preparing for applications.