FSYF COLLEGE ESSAY BOOTCAMP FOR RISING SENIORS

OVERVIEW

Is your child a rising senior? Have they started writing their college essays?

Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) deadlines loom in October and November, while Regular Decision (RD) applications are due in January.

By completing their essays this summer, your child can reduce senior-year stress and avoid the dreaded midnight scramble to hit submit on their application.

We invite you to join the nationally recognized experts from Top Score Education for a comprehensive virtual FSYF College Essay Bootcamp this summer, designed exclusively for FSYF members (and individuals eligible for FSYF membership).

This class is only open to rising seniors.

CLASS STRUCTURE

• 6, 1-hour-long group classes

• 1, 1-hour-long private consultation session with Top Score’s College Essay Coach

• Ongoing editing and revision support from Top Score’s College Essay Coach

• All students will finish the class with a finalized and polished version of their personal statement for the Common App or Coalition App.

The FSYF College Essay Bootcamp will be capped at 10 students, and early registration is recommended. Registration closes seven days before the first class. This course costs $600 for FSYF members and $750 for non-members. However, it is only open to individuals eligible for FSYF membership. All materials, resources, and communication with Top Score are included in this cost.

CLASS SCHEDULE

• Class #1: Tuesday, July 29, 9 AM EST

• Class #2: Friday, August 1, 9 AM EST

• Class #3: Tuesday, August 5, 9 AM EST

• Class #4: Friday, August 8, 9 AM EST

• Class #5, Saturday, August 16, 9 AM EST

• Class #6, Saturday, August 23, 9 AM EST 

OTHER NOTES

Many colleges and universities require students to write supplemental essays in addition to their personal statements. Because supplemental essay requirements vary by school, this bootcamp will only focus on the universal personal statement. Your student will almost certainly have to write supplemental answers and essays depending on which school(s) they are applying to. Students participating in the FSYF College Essay Bootcamp will be eligible to work with Top Score’s College Essay Coach one-on-one on supplemental essays at $75 per hour, a 50% discount off their standard price for this service.

ABOUT TOP SCORE EDUCATION

Top Score Education is an EFM-led boutique tutoring and test prep company that offers bespoke in-home and virtual tutoring to students in the DC metro region, Durham, North Carolina, South Florida, and worldwide. Top Score supports students in all 6th–12th grade academic subjects, college essay coaching, and the SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, and all AP exams.

Founded in 2004, Top Score's mission is to provide deep learning through deep relationships. This mission represents a commitment to understanding the individual needs of each student and providing all families with a highly personalized level of support throughout their student's academic journey. Top Score tutors are highly qualified (and thoroughly interesting) professionals (8 Duke alumni, 2 medical students, 1 Oxford PhD, and 18 advanced degrees).

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Kim Johnson was born in Michigan but raised in the South, where her passion for teaching emerged early, inspired by a family legacy of educators. For 15 years, she taught AP Literature with a pass rate exceeding 90% and served as English Department Chair for 10 years. Her true expertise lies in guiding students to craft compelling college essays. Having led her school’s college essay course for over a decade, Kim has helped countless students create authentic, impactful essays that capture their unique voices and resonate with admissions officers through a blend of strategic insight and creativity.

As a tutor, Kim builds trusting relationships, using humor and enthusiasm to make lessons engaging while drawing on her passion for literature to inspire critical thinking. Her mission is to transform students into sophisticated writers, equipping them with advanced vocabulary, clear structure, and sharp analytical skills. With a focus on college essay preparation, Kim ensures students are over-prepared for first-year college writing, giving them the confidence and tools to excel.