College Essay Bootcamp for Rising Seniors

Go From “Not Started” to “Nearly Done” Before Senior Year Begins.

The Mindful Tutors Common App Essay Bootcamp helps rising seniors move from blank page to a strong rough draft through live instruction, guided reflection, peer discussion, and personalized feedback.

No generic templates. No vague advice. Just a clear process that helps students discover what they actually want to say — and how to say it well.

*Limit of five students per cohort*

Key Details:

• Led by Will Conly-Dwyer, MBA, M.S.Ed.
• 5 live online sessions
• Limited to 5 students per cohort
• Includes written feedback + session recordings
• Optional 1:1 polishing sessions available

Why Students Struggle With the College Essay

Most students think the college essay starts when they open a Google Doc.

It doesn’t.

The hardest part of the process is not typing. It’s reflection.

Students often struggle because they:

• wait too long to begin
• feel pressure to sound impressive
• overthink every sentence
• rely on generic online advice
• use AI tools that flatten their authentic voice