Cracking the College Essay
Sunday | 8-9 PM EST | 5/14 - 7/2
Back by popular demand! High school students and their families can gain unique insight into college essay writing through our live, interactive workshops led by T10 students.
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Our
Schedule
Apr 2: The College App: Explained [FREE]
May 14: Crafting a Narrative: How to Begin
May 21: Personal Essays: Standing Out
May 28: Writing about Extracurriculars
Jun 4: "Why __ College?"
Jun 11: Interactive Writing Seminar
Jun 18: Inside the Admissions Office
Jun 25: Mythbusters: Busting Classic Myths
July 2: NO CLASS (July 4 weekend)
Jul 9: T10 College Student Panel
What Sets Us Apart?
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The College Student Perspective
The admissions landscape has changed drastically in the past few years.
Unlike other college counselors, Helen and Jason are recent high school graduates with first-hand experience in the competitive application process.
Our workshops also feature special guests from T20 universities including: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Columbia, Duke, Cornell, UPenn, and more!
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Family-Oriented Conversation
Applying to college is a collaborative process — it requires the active support of both friends and family.
Our workshops are designed for whole families, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Parents are equipped with the tools to guide their children along a difficult, emotional journey.
We also help students actively gain independence, set goals, and establish boundaries.
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Interactive & Hands-On Approach
Every session engages students with live, interactive elements!
We provide real-time essay feedback, audience Q&A sessions, and honest advice.
At the end of our workshops, students will leave with actual results: a rough draft of their personal statement, supplemental essay ideas, and an outline for their reccomendation letter.
Meet the Instructors
University of Chicago
Helen Wu
I'm a sophomore at UChicago double majoring in Economics & Political Science!
Since founding Camp Intellect 3 years ago, I have mentored countless high school students in English writing and college applications.
Despite not having perfect grades in high school, I used my creativity and writing abilities to write unique essays, allowing me to get admitted Early Decision to a T10 school.
I hope to share my experience and knowledge in the humanities with others — Every student has an amazing story waiting to be discovered!
Qualifications
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HS Speech & Debate Captain
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HS Newspaper Editor-in-Chief
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Student-Selected HS Graduation Speaker
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Intern at Bridgewater Associates & EY-P
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Nationally ranked collegiate debater
Standardized Testing
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1560 SAT (National Merit Winner)
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5 on AP English Literature, US History, World History, Statistics, Spanish Language
Yale University
Jason Wang
I'm Jason, a freshman at Yale on a Pre-Med track and cofounder of Camp Intellect!
Science has always been my passion because it illuminates the universe around us.
Far too often, people assume STEM applicants lack the writing skills needed for college applications. I'm here to break that stereotype.
While applying to college, I connected my interest in biology with insightful personal anecdotes to stand out from students of similar backgrounds.
Nobody is "bad at writing" — I plan to help all students discover their inner creativity!
Qualifications
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International Science & Engineering
Fair (ISEF) 2nd Place Biomedical/Health -
British Biology Olympiad Gold
Medalist (top 5% worldwide) -
Pennsylvania Governor's School for
the Sciences (PGSS) class of '21 -
Conducting MS reserach in the Pitt
Lab @ Yale School of Medicine
Standardized Testing
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35 ACT
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5 on AP Biology