Second Annual Top Score Education College Essay Bootcamp for Rising Seniors: Summer 2026
OVERVIEW
Is your child a member of the Class of 2027? Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) deadlines loom in October and November of senior year, while Regular Decision (RD) applications are due in January.
The ideal time to complete your college application essays is during the summer between your junior and senior years. By completing their essays in the 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 the second annual, comprehensive virtual FSYF College Essay Bootcamp during the summer of 2026. This program is designed exclusively for FSYF members and those eligible for membership.
This class is only open to the Class of 2027.
CLASS STRUCTURE
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6, 1-hour-long group classes
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1, 1-hour-long private consultation session with Top Score’s College Essay Coach
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Ongoing editing and revision support from Top Score’s College Essay Coach
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All students will finish the class with a finalized, polished version of their personal statement for the Common App or the 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
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July 1 through July 10: 1-hour private consultation with Top Score’s College Essay Coach, scheduled in advance of the first class session on July 11.
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Class #1: Saturday, July 11, 9-10 AM EST
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Class #2: Saturday, July 18, 9-10 AM EST
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Class #3: Saturday, July 25, 9-10 AM EST
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Class #4: Saturday, August 1, 9-10 AM EST
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Class #5: Saturday, August 8, 9-10 AM EST
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Class #6: Saturday, August 15, 9-10 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 $100 per hour, a 33% discount off their standard price for this service.
ABOUT TOP SCORE EDUCATION
Top Score Education is a family-owned test prep and tutoring company that offers in-home and virtual tutoring to students in the DC metro region, North Carolina, South Florida, and worldwide. Top Score supports students with college essay coaching and support, all 6th-12th-grade academic subjects, the SAT & ACT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, and almost 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 each student's individual needs and providing all families with highly personalized support throughout their student's academic journey.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR, MARIE MCGRATH
Marie McGrath is a DC-based published poet and educator who specializes in helping students find their unique narrative voice within the high-stakes world of college admissions. An experienced college essay coach, Marie possesses a keen professional eye for storytelling and structural impact. These are skills she translates directly into her work with students.
Marie’s coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that a standout college essay is more than a writing assignment; it is a process of self-discovery. Utilizing a Socratic approach, she guides students to take creative risks and do hard things, helping them move beyond clichés to produce expansive, authentic prose. By fostering an environment where students feel empowered to redefine their academic identities, Marie ensures that every applicant she mentors discovers their capacity to be a compelling storyteller.
