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Calling all high school juniors – Class of 2027! 

ACT's American College Application Campaign (ACAC) is excited to partner with College Essay Guy this spring and summer to offer free webinars to help students get started on their college personal statement.
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What the Boot Camp Includes: 

Counselors, this session is for you too! Join your students and: 

  • Learn how to provide essay writing support within your school building.

  • Add new strategies to your college navigation toolbox. 

Students will learn how to: 

  • Understand what colleges are looking for in a personal statement.

  • Identify strong and meaningful essay topics and stories.

  • Start brainstorming and outlining their essay. 


About College Essay Guy: 

  • Founder Ethan Sawyer wrote the bestselling guide College Essay Essentials.

  • His resources are widely used by counselors and students nationwide. 

  • His website includes hundreds of free college application guides and tools. 

  • He also hosts a popular college admissions podcast! 

We’re excited for you to participate and get a strong start on your college essay. 

We are offering two different dates with the same content.  Select one of the two opportunities to register. Sign up and get the recording as well.

Ethan Sawyer (he/him), founder of College Essay Guy, has been immersed in the world of college admission since 2003. An internationally recognized admissions expert, he’s the author of the bestselling College Essay Essentials and College Admission Essentials. Each year, he and his team support over a million students and counselors through the CEG blog, pay-what-you-can courses, workshops, books, and one-on-one guidance.
 
With degrees from Northwestern (Performance Studies) and UC Irvine (MFA in Acting), plus counseling certifications, Ethan blends storytelling and student-centered guidance to help young people grow through the application process. Raised in Spain, Ecuador, and Colombia, he’s committed to serving students from a wide range of backgrounds and has supported thousands of students through the college search and application journey—always aiming to bring more ease, purpose, and joy to the process.

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For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, please contact Amy Putty at 916.337.2928 or amy.putty@act.org two weeks prior to the event start date.

NOTE: ACT may still be able to make arrangements without two weeks’ notice.