BOOTCAMP, BUZZ AND BIG NEWS - VOL. 18

January 23, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE:

Hello from The College Corner!

Summer is around the corner and that means it will soon be time for high school juniors to start their college applications! And while it may not be a bikini bootcamp, we wanted to tell you about the Summer College Application Bootcamp, hosted by YOUR COLLEGE CONCIERGE. This 5-week program is designed to help incoming high school seniors tackle their college applications with confidence (and maybe a little less stress). Spots are limited, so read more below on how to sign up and enjoy a special discount for our College Corner subscribers.

We’re getting closer to dropping our BIG news very soon that’ll make your college prep journey even smoother. Stay tuned—you won’t want to miss it!

As always, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Thanks for being part of The College Corner family! 💙

Ready, set, prep!

The College Corner Team

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SUMMER APPLICATION BOOTCAMP WITH “YOUR COLLEGE CONCIERGE”

College applications can be submitted as early as August — which means your incoming senior needs to start preparing soon… like this summer!

In its 20th year, the College Application Summer Bootcamp run by Your College Concierge runs from June 11 – July 23. The program includes weekly live expert-led online classes plus unlimited one-on-one application assistance, essay coaching, and admissions guidance.

College Corner subscribers receive a $500 discount if you enroll by the end of May. Use code TCC2025.

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BOOTCAMP:
👉 https://www.yourcollegeconcierge.com/summer-application-bootcamp

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