Upcoming Programs

Get Only What You Need to Reach the Saddle

Basecamp College Counseling is client-centered and prioritizes empowering students and parent/guardians to choose options that fit them best-so fill your pack with only what you need to reach the saddle. Those who seek a great deal of flexibility and/or who need assistance in a few specific areas may find our programs are the best fit. No long-term commitment necessary – just register and attend any of our events or classes!

Classes

Basecamp Classes provide students not only with information and advice, but are hands-on workshops where students walk away with finished products. Topics range from list building and essay writing, to application completion and financial aid.

Basecamp College Counseling Application Bootcamp

Finish your college applications with support from our experienced admissions counseling professional, and make the most your whole summer. In just two days, you can:

  • BUILD AND FINALIZE YOUR COLLEGE LIST by identifying factors important to you,
  • COMPLETE YOUR COMMON APPLICATION, including your resumé/activities list, while learning strategies to use in other applications,
  • REQUEST RECOMMENDATION LETTERS STRATEGICALLY, and
  • COMPLETE YOUR COLLEGE ESSAY following drafts and feedback from our staff.

This two-day bootcamp is $300, with all proceeds benefitting Peak Education. We invite you to join us for bootcamp and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Bootcamp Details
  • Sessions are held at Peak Education at 1645 S Murray Blvd in Colorado Springs
  • Each day, hands-on lessons are from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Students then have the remainder of each day to complete 1-2 hours of assigned tasks at home. 
  • Additional individual advising hours are available by appointment scheduled during the bootcamp (as it is based upon need).
  • Additional support beyond boot camp is available through our packages and/or hourly rate of $150/hour.
  • During this session, we will start to build your college list by identifying factors that are most important to you in an institution. Then we will build and narrow down your college list by completing interactive activities. Next, we will begin your Common Application, including starting an activities list and discussing Letters of Recommendation. Finally, we will start to build the backbone of your college essay as you complete a draft at home after our session together.
  • Day 2 – We will give you feedback and finalize your college essay. Next, we will discuss how to write great supplemental essays. To close out, we will aid you in finalizing your college list so that you can complete your college applications.
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Upcoming Classes & Events

8/1-8/2: Application Bootcamp (*rescheduled due to Common Application system outage 7/28-7/31*)

Events

Our presentation-style events are opportunities for the general public to learn, typically for free, from our experienced staff. These activities include junior nights, case studies, FAFSA basics, and more, including activities at schools (sponsored by schools).


Junior College Planning Night

Junior Night is a chance for students and their families to learn about steps they can take prior to and going through the senior year of high school to make their college search process as smooth as possible. During Junior Night, our college counselors will work with students and their families to:

  • Build a general understanding of the college admissions process,
  • Learn how to build a college list,
  • Demystify standardized testing,
  • Learn how to write effective essays that help you stand out,
  • Learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities and timelines, and
  • Reduce stress, and gain confidence.

This event is FREE for juniors. Counselors are welcome as well! Light refreshments are provided.

Our next available Junior College Planning Night is will be scheduled in the spring of 2025.

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Senior Mid-Process Consult

Early Decision/Early Action results not what you expected? Mid-Process Consults are available! Mid-Process Consults are individual meetings for 30 minutes at no cost that focus on one of the following mid-process needs:
  • Regular Decision college list
  • Personal Statement or Supplemental Essay Support
  • Scholarship Guidance
This free meeting may take place in person or virtually. Additional meetings, based upon requests and necessary research, are $150/hour. Families seeking guidance in several areas should review our more extensive services.

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