Camp College

Camp College connects rising juniors and seniors with the expert guidance, resources, and mentorship needed to successfully navigate college admissions—because getting into college shouldn't depend on who you know.

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Whether you're a first-generation college student or simply need guidance, Camp College is here for you.

The college application process is a maze of deadlines, essays, financial aid forms, and strategies that can make or break a student's future. Too many talented students never apply, apply to the wrong schools, or miss out on financial aid simply because they didn't have guidance. Your potential shouldn't be limited by whether your family knows how to navigate the system.

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The Opportunity

Camp College gives the expert guidance you deserve so you can apply to college with confidence. From building your college list to crafting essays, understanding financial aid, and finding scholarships, Camp College ensures you have everything you need to confidently apply and get accepted. Whether you're first-generation or just need help making sense of it all, we're here to make sure college is within reach.

The Opportunity

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How it works

Step 1

Summer Intensive

Multi-day workshops covering every aspect of college applications, from building your college list to understanding acceptance letters.

Step 2

Academic Year Support

Continued access to mentors, application review sessions, essay workshops, and financial aid assistance throughout the application season.

Step 3

National Partner Network

Work directly with representatives from dozens of colleges and universities who provide insider perspectives on what makes applications stand out.

What You'll Gain

Expert Access

Connect directly with admissions officers, college counselors, and financial aid experts from colleges and universities across the country. Get your questions answered by people who make admissions decisions every day.

Application Mastery

Learn how to craft compelling essays, build a strong application, request effective letters of recommendation, and present your best self to colleges.

Financial Aid Clarity

Demystify the financial aid process, understand FAFSA and scholarship opportunities, and create a realistic plan to pay for college without overwhelming debt.

Family Support

We include families in the process because college decisions affect the whole household. Parents and guardians receive guidance on how to support their student through this transition.

Peer Community

Join a cohort of students navigating the same journey. Build friendships, share strategies, and support each other through the ups and downs of senior year.

The Junior Experience

Camp College is a free, one-day experience designed for rising juniors to explore college life at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Through a campus tour, interactive admissions and scholarships workshops, and real conversations with current students, participants gain the knowledge and confidence to take their next step toward going to college.

The Senior Experience

Camp College is a transformative three-day overnight experience for rising seniors at Sewanee: The University of the South. Students gain the guidance, skills, and support needed to choose the right college, secure financial aid, and successfully start and finish college.

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