Come to Harvard and craft the perfect application.
Master the Common Application and college admissions process sitting in the seats of Presidents, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Nobel Laureates. This one week immersive program takes place inside the storied gates of Harvard Yard. Students will have the opportunity to explore Harvard & MIT, as well as network with like minded top high school and college students.
Who can attend?
We are looking for the most qualified Juniors and Seniors in High School, though exceptions can be made for especially impressive Sophomores!
The application, linked below, will ask the following questions:
- Please list (at most) five accomplishments.
- What do you hope to take away from the Crimson Coaching Academy (25-100 words)?
- Briefly describe an accomplishment you're particularly proud of (50-150 words)
What the program covers:
5-Day Schedule
While each day’s content is different, all class days will run from 9AM - 5PM. Students can expect to be notified of exact classroom locations prior to their arrival, but know that all classes will be held on Harvard’s historic campus. All work sessions will be staffed by multiple tutors to answer any questions in real time.
9:00-10:00 Intro to the CCA
10:00-10:05 Break
10:05-10:35 Intro to the Common App
10:35-10:40 Break
10:40-11:45 Choosing Your Topic
11:45-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:45 Brainstorming Work Session for Topics
1:45-3:15 Tour of Harvard
3:15-4:40 How to Write the Best
Personal Statement
4:40-5:00 Closing remarks
9:00-10:20 How to fill out the Activities & Honors section
10:20-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30 Q&A Session with Harvard Students about the Application & Student Life
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:30 How to Build a College List
1:30-1:40 Break
1:40-2:10 Panel with College Admissions Officers
2:10-2:40 EA vs ED vs REA vs RD
2:40-3:50 Personal Statement Work Session
3:50-4:00 Break
4:00-5:00 Honors & Activities Work Session
9:00-9:30 Test optional & Test Score Submission Discussion
9:30-9:40 Break
9:40-10:40 Intro to Suplemental Essays
10:40-12:00 Suplemental Essay Work Session
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Introduction to Resumes
2:00-2:30 Resume Work Session
2:30-3:40 Personal Statement Work Session
3:40-4:30 How Harvard Grades Applications & How it can be Applied Across Schools
4:30-5:00 Personal Statement Work session
9:00-9:30 How to edit your personal statement
9:30-11:30 Tour of MIT
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:00 More on How to Edit Your Personal Statement & Other Essays
2:00-2:10 Break
2:10-4:00 Free Work Session for Personal Statements, Suplementals, Resumes, College Lists, etc.
4:00-4:05 Break
4:05-5:00 How to Ace Your Interview
9:00-11:30 Mock Interviews & Work session
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:30 How to Pick a School After Decisions
1:30-1:40 Break
1:40-2:30 Integrating into College Academics
2:30-2:35 Break
2:35-3:30 Integrating into College Life
3:30-4:30 Final Work Session & Feedback for Essays
4:30-5:00 Closing Statements
Program Dates
June 23 - 27
June 30 - July 3
July 7 - 11
July 14 - 18
July 21 - 25
July 28 - Aug 1
August 4 - 8
Aug 11 - 15
Financial Aid
HSA Tutoring is proud to offer need-based financial aid for both domestic and international students.
Financial aid applications are evaluated on a case by case basis following completion of the standard Crimson Coaching Academy application.