Make your applications sparkle.

ArtsBridge is excited to offer JumpStart, a 3-day College Application and Essay Bootcamp designed to prepare you for the college admission process, complete a significant amount of the workload, and present your best self to prospective colleges.

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Are you a rising high school senior in the performing arts who wants to get a head start on your college application and essay workload? Do you want to improve your interview skills and polish your resume to showcase your achievements? Then JumpStart is for you!

Here’s what you can expect:

• Comprehensive review of the application process
• One-on-one support to complete the Common App
• Time & support to write your main college essay
• Practice interviews with expert coaches
• In-depth resume review

During JumpStart, students work closely with our experienced team of college admission and essay experts, who have helped hundreds of students gain acceptance into their dream schools. Our experts provide a comprehensive review of the application process, including deadlines, requirements, and best practices as well as one-on-one support as students complete most or all of the main sections of the Common App. With feedback and revisions from our essay coach, students make significant progress on their main college essay and learn how to craft personal statements and supplemental essays that showcase their unique talents and experiences. Students have the opportunity to practice interview skills with our expert coaches, who will help develop the confidence and poise needed to ace any college interview. The program also includes a comprehensive resume review, to identify strengths and achievements and present them in a professional and compelling manner.

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Dates & Fees

Enrollment: rolling registration, maximum 20 participants

Dates: July 17 – 20, 2023

Location: Baldwin Wallace University

Tuition: $2,500

Room & Board: $400

*Room & Board includes 4 nights in the dorms and 3 meals per day.

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Eligibility

JumpStart is open to:

• Rising high school seniors planning to apply to college arts programs
• Registration priority for ArtsBridge Summer students attending one of our programs at Baldwin Wallace University July 21 – August 4, 2023
• General registration will open in the spring if spots remain available

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Admissions Experts

• Halley Shefler, ArtsBridge Founder & College Consultant
• Shaun Ramsay, ArtsBridge Vice President & College Consultant
• Matt Denis, College Essay & Writing Consultant

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Schedule Overview

Monday, July 17

• 5:45pm & 6:30pm: Shuttles departing from CLE airport to campus
• 6:00pm – 7:00pm: Arrival and Check-in
• 8:00pm – 9:00pm: Residence Hall Orientation
• 10:00pm: Curfew

Tuesday, July 18

• 7:30am – 8:30am: Breakfast
• 9:00am – 10:00am: JumpStart Orientation & Overview
• 10:00am – 12:00pm: Session A
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Session B
• 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Session C
• 5:30pm – 7:00pm: Dinner
• 7:00pm – 10:00pm: Activities / Writing & Revision / Free Time
• 10:00pm: Curfew

Wednesday, July 19

• 7:30am – 8:30am: Breakfast
• 9:00am – 10:00am: Independent Work Time
• 10:00am – 12:00pm: Session A
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Session B
• 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Session C
• 5:30pm – 7:00pm: Dinner
• 7:00pm – 10:00pm: Activities / Writing & Revision / Free Time
• 10:00pm: Curfew

Thursday, July 20

• 7:30am – 8:30am: Breakfast
• 9:00am – 10:30am: Independent Work Time
• 10:30am – 12:00pm: Session A
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
• 1:00pm – 2:30pm: Session B
• 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Session C
• 4:00pm – 5:00pm: Wrap Up and Final Q&A

Friday, July 21

• Students who are staying for one of our 2-week ArtsBridge Summer programs will participate in orientation activities and any other students will check out and depart in the morning.