| Dates: Session 1: June 15 - June 26, 2010 Session 2: June 27 - July 8, 2010 |
| Tuition: $3,695 |
| Housing: Residential |
| Grades: Completing 10 or 11 |
The ASA College Admissions Prep Program (CAP) held on the campus of Tufts University is a short, intensive preparation for the college admissions process. Course content includes college counseling, instructive college admissions workshops, SAT preparation with the Princeton Review and excellent essay writing classes. Although each day will be quite busy with courses and coursework, during down time opportunities to experience life on a college campus will be plentiful. College visits also add an important dimension to the program, making your college application planning even more real.
Founded in 1852, Tufts University enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence. Recognized for its breadth of research, Tufts has extensive and highly regarded liberal arts, sciences and engineering programs that draw outstanding students from around the world. Additionally, the campus, situated on a grassy hill just minutes away from downtown Boston, offers excellent facilities and a comfortable living environment with easy access to the exciting cultural opportunities of a city.
College Admissions Prep
- Develop your admissions portfolio with one on one sessions with experienced college counselors
- Raise your scores with The Princeton Review's Meet the SAT Course
- Hone your skills and polish your personal statement with dynamic writing classes
- Learn what to look for and the right questions to ask on college tours
- Boost your confidence with our targetted college admissions workshops
your itinerary
| Day 1 | Move-in Day & Student Orientation | Day 7 | Best of Boston Day! | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 2 | Meet the SAT: Diagnostic Exam, Essay Writing Course Begins | Day 8 | Individual Counseling Continues: Craft Your Portfolio & School List | |
| Day 3 | Individual Counseling & Workshop: Evaluating a College | Day 9 | College Admissions Session: Tufts University | |
| Day 4 | College Visits: Northeastern & Boston University | Day 10 | Essay Writing Wrap Up & Workshop: Mock Admissions Committee | |
| Day 5 | Workshop: Creating an Effective Application | Day 11 | College Visit: Harvard, End of Program Event | |
| Day 6 | College Visit: Emerson | Day 12 | Say Goodbye |