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More About "Get Into College!" - For Some Students, Summer Camp Means Prepping for College Admissions

Don't just dream about completing your college applications in one week - DO IT!

More: By Kelsey Volkmann, Baltimore Examiner

More: Get Into College! details

Waiting Out the College Wait Lists

"Schools dig deeper into their wait lists - and take longer to do it."

By Kathy Boccella, The Philadelphia Inquirer

JUNIORS: Finish Your College Applications In June With Your Own Personal College Admissions Expert

WHAT:

This June, Tactical College Consulting and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore are proud to present Get Into College! This exclusive, innovative, and highly individualized college admissions prep camp will teach participants the keys to the college admissions process and help them get a jump start on putting together outstanding college applications! All participants will:

• Write a creative, powerful, and up-to-date résumé

• Write personal statements & essays

• Complete the standard Common Application

• Create/focus a personalized college list

• Learn how to ace the college interview

• Hear from real admissions officers

• Talk with college students

• Take interest & personality assessments

WHY:

To take the stress out of the college application process!

WHEN:

Session I: 6/16/08–6/20/08

or

Session II: 6/23/08–6/27/08

Both sessions will be capped at no more than 8 students - giving all participants plenty of personalized attention (slots are filling up fast, so send in your application soon)!

WHERE:

The JCC in Owings Mills, MD

WHO:

Craig Meister, the president of Tactical College Consulting, will be the lead instructor of Get into College! He is an authority at shedding light on the often intimidating and confusing, yet vitally important world of college admissions.

HOW:

The total cost for the one week session is $950 for JCC Members and $1000 for Non-members. To reserve your space or for more information call 410-526-2558.