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Creator School: College Essay Camp

A one-week intensive college essay writing program for rising high school seniors. Students learn what admissions officers want, study successful examples, and draft and revise essays for Common Application, UC, and scholarship applications with instructor feedback and peer review.

Jun, Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterPalo Alto, CA$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Essay Writing, Common Application Essays, UC Application Essays, Scholarship Application Essays

Cost$500–$1,499 · $575

Websitehttps://www.creatorschoolca.com/

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Indian Springs School

Indian Springs School: Summer@Springs

Summer@Springs offers a variety of short courses for middle and high school students, including ACT prep, college essay writing, driver's education, and enrichment classes in languages, arts, and life skills.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineIndian Springs, AL<$500

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, Language

SubjectsACT Prep, College Essay Writing, Driver's Education, Study Skills, Woodworking, Japanese, Beading

Cost<$500 · $300

Websitehttps://www.summeratsprings.org/

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Sun Valley Community School

Sun Valley Community School: College Jumpstart

A 5-day workshop for rising seniors focusing on college essay writing, including Common Application and UC essays, personal statements, and completing application forms.

Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterSun Valley, ID<$500Rolling

Entering grades12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsCollege Essay Writing, Common Application, UC Essays, College Admissions

Cost<$500 · $550

Websitehttps://www.communityschool.org/summer-program/upper-school-program

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North Carolina State University

NC State: Admissions Academy

A virtual program providing college essay writing instruction and personalized admissions application guidance for high school students applying to US universities. Students take a four-session writing class on personal statements and receive optional 1:1 essay coaching.

Jun · 8 wk sessionsOnline$500–$1,499210 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Essay Writing, College Application Strategy, Common App

Cost$500–$1,499 · $350

Websitehttps://gti.ncsu.edu/student-programs/admissions-academy/

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Westtown SchoolCredit

Westtown Summer Academics

Rigorous online summer courses emphasizing critical thinking and self-reflection, offering both credit-bearing courses condensing semester or year material into 3–6 weeks and enrichment courses in mathematics and college essay writing.

Jun–Jul · 3–6 wk sessionsOnline$500–$1,499

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsComputer Programming, Robotics, Religious Studies, Mathematics, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Functions, Financial Literacy, Engineering, Computer Science, History, College Essay Writing

Cost$500–$1,499 · $600

Websitehttps://www.westtown.edu/

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Write the World

Write the World: College Essay Online, ON-DEMAND Course

A self-paced, online course designed to help high school students write compelling college application essays. Features video lessons, writing prompts, expert instructor feedback during weekly office hours, and access to an online community of peers.

Online$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Essay Writing, Personal Statement

Cost$500–$1,499 · $250

Websitehttps://writetheworldworkshops.com/college-essay/complete-your-college-essay/

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Write the World

Write The World: Virtual Writing Camp

A virtual writing camp offering multiple 5-day concurrent sessions in novel writing, fiction, science fiction/fantasy, poetry, and college essay writing. Participants engage in 90-minute daily synchronous Zoom sessions plus asynchronous self-guided work, with peer and expert review.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsOnline$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Fiction Writing, Novel Writing, Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing, Poetry, College Essay Writing

Cost$500–$1,499 · $349

Websitehttps://writetheworldworkshops.com/global-writing/virtual-writing-camp/

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Lakeside SchoolCredit

Summer at Lakeside: High School Academic Courses

In-person and online academic courses for entering grades 9–12, including STEM, English, art, computer science, and college prep. Courses range from one week to six weeks and offer options for both graded high school credit and non-credit enrichment.

Jun–Aug · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineSeattle, WA$1,500–$2,999203 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsAlgebra II, Precalculus, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, AI, Planetary Science, English Composition, Literature, Art & Design, Ceramics, Drawing & Painting, Personal Finance, SAT Prep, College Essay Writing, Service Learning, Environmental Science, History

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $365

Websitehttps://www.lakesideschool.org/summer/high-school-courses

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My Pathway to College

My Pathway Conference: The Pre-College Experience

A 5-day residential summer conference at the University of San Diego for rising high school juniors and seniors focused on college essay writing, applications, and admissions. Includes dorm housing, meals, keynote speakers, essay instruction, and college counseling.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialSan Diego, CA$1,500–$2,999233 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration

SubjectsCollege Essay Writing, College Applications, College Admissions

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,500

Websitehttps://www.mypathwaytocollege.com/conference

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Georgetown University Summer Programs for High School StudentsCredit

Georgetown University Summer Pre-College Program: College Prep

A 5-week residential summer program at Georgetown University offering college credit courses, SAT/ACT test prep, and college planning seminars for high school students. Students earn 3–4 college credits and receive comprehensive support including tutoring, writing center access, and seminars on college search and academic skills.

Jul · 5 wk sessionsResidentialWashington, DC$7,000+156 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration

SubjectsCollege Preparation, Test Prep, SAT/ACT Preparation, College Essay Writing

Cost$7,000+ · $7,113

Websitehttps://summer.georgetown.edu/programs/SHS05/college-preparatory-program/

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