CP500 College Planning Essentials Bootcamp G8-G10

🎓  CP500 College Planning Essentials Bootcamp
Plan Your Way into Your Dream College 
 
🎯 College Planning Essentials is a high-impact bootcamp designed for students in Grades 6–10 to take charge of their future by building a compelling academic and extracurricular roadmap early.
 
🎯 Award-Winning Curriculum & Expert Instructor
ElevatEd’s signature college planning framework is built to help students stand out in the most competitive admissions pools. Over the past three years, ElevatEd has helped 350+ students gain admission to all 8 Ivy League schools and other Top 20 colleges through a combination of long-term planning, strategic storytelling, and individualized mentorship.
 
    👨‍🏫Mr. Hunter Tharpe
A national expert in literature and college essay writing, Mr. Tharpe has guided over 330 students in crafting standout personal narratives. His students have earned admission to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, Cornell, and more—unlocking over $2.34 million in scholarships. He specializes in helping students uncover their most powerful stories and shape them into compelling narratives that open doors to the world’s top universities.
 
📘 CP500 Syllabus Overview
Session 1: The Secret Ingredients for Ivy League Acceptance – Setting Goals
The Pyramid Problem and “Double-Edge” framework
 Long-term planning: Who do you want to become?
 Reverse-engineering your 5-year vision into a 1-year plan
Session 2: 25 Admissions Factors – What’s Not In / Sort Of In Your Control
The 25 factors colleges consider when reviewing applications
What’s fixed (e.g., geography, background) vs. what’s flexible (e.g., awards, recommendations)
Session 3: 25 Admissions Factors Part 1
Edge development, GPA, class rank, work/volunteer experience, character and qualities
How to shape a memorable, authentic profile
Session 4: 25 Admissions Factors Part 2
Test scores, portfolios, interest levels, senior-year decisions
Building a profile that stands out across multiple factors
Session 5: Inside an Admissions File – Real-World Application
 Analyze an actual applicant file using the 25-factor lens
Compare self-assessment with real admissions officer notes
Self-reflection on key priorities for profile development
Session 6: Finding the “Right” Competitions and Awards
Identifying meaningful vs. low-impact contests
Avoiding the “upright pyramid” problem
Building a competition prep timeline that aligns with goals
 
🗓️ CP500 Schedule
• Grades 6–10 CP500
1️⃣ June 16-27 MON/WED/FRI
   🕔 6:00–7:00 PM ET
   🕔 3:00–4:00 PM PT
   👨‍🏫 Instructor: Mr. Hunter Tharpe
2️⃣ July 7-18 MON/WED/FRI
   🕔 5:00–6:00 PM ET
   🕔 2:00–3:00 PM PT
   👨‍🏫 Instructor: Mr. Hunter Tharpe
 
     💻 Live Zoom Classes with Recording  
     👥 Small Group Lessons — 4–8 students per class 
     📝 Individually Feedback Homework  
 
🚀 Start Early. Build Your Edge. Own Your Path.
Whether you’re aiming for the Ivy League or your best-fit college, CP500 equips you with the tools, insight, and strategy to build a competitive profile—one smart step at a time.