Write a College Essay
That Gets You In
6 specialized bootcamps covering every essay type — CommonApp Personal Essay, UC PIQs and College supplemental essays. Guided by expert counselors including a Former Stanford Head of Admissions.
- CommonApp, UC PIQs, Supplementals & Ivy League — all covered
- Guided by Uppaji (GrowMe CEO) or Kelly Britt (Ex-Stanford Head of Admissions)
- Max 15 students per batch — real, personal expert feedback
- 6 batches across June & July — pick your topic and date
Uppaji's Summer Bootcamp
CommonApp Personal Essay · UC PIQs · College supplemental essays
Per session · 5 hrs total · 2 live sessions
- 2 live sessions of 2.5 hours each
- Session 1: Foundation & Idea Building
- Session 2: Writing, Refinement & Expert Feedback
- Max 15 students — personal attention guaranteed
- CommonApp Personal Essay, UC PIQs, College supplemental essays
Secure checkout · 500+ families trust GrowMe
Kelly Britt's Bootcamp
CommonApp Personal Essay · UC PIQs · College supplemental essays
Per session · 5 hrs total · 2 live sessions
- Everything in Uppaji's bootcamp, plus:
- Led by Former Stanford Head of Admissions
- Insider view: what top admissions officers truly want
- Learn to think like the officer deciding your fate
- Max 15 students for premium personal attention
Secure checkout · Trusted by families nationwide
Real Students.
Real Results.
Real Stories.
Watch how GrowMe's structured bootcamp takes students from blank page to powerful, authentic essay in just two focused live sessions.
- From confusion to clarity with our proven framework
- Essays that sound like the student — not a template
- Real families, real results, real college acceptances
Choose Your Topic & Instructor
Each bootcamp is 5 hours across 2 live sessions, strictly capped at 15 students. Pick the topic and instructor that fits your needs.
Two Experts. One Goal.
Whether you choose Uppaji's AI-powered guidance or Kelly's Stanford insider perspective — you're in the best possible hands.
Uppaji recognized that the traditional college prep process is outdated, overly manual, and lacks personalization. Drawing on his technology background from Intel, Cisco, and Apple, he built GrowMe to integrate AI with human expertise — delivering personalized, data-driven college guidance at a fraction of traditional costs.
Kelly Britt brings an unparalleled insider perspective to college essay coaching. As the Former Head of Admissions at Stanford, she knows exactly what top admissions officers look for the moment they open an essay — and she teaches your student to write one they can't ignore.
In Kelly's bootcamp, students don't just learn to write — they learn to think like the person deciding their fate. Kelly's sessions reveal what admissions officers notice immediately, how to stand out authentically, and the mistakes that silently weaken strong applications.
Two Tracks. One Powerful Outcome.
Pick the experience level that fits your goals and budget.
- 2 live sessions of 2.5 hours each
- Max 15 students per batch
- Session 1: Foundation & Idea Building
- Session 2: Writing, Refinement & Feedback
- CommonApp Personal Essay, UC PIQs & College supplemental essays
- 3 batch options across June & July
Secure checkout · 500+ families trust GrowMe
- Everything in Uppaji's bootcamp, plus:
- Led by Former Stanford Head of Admissions
- Insider view: what top admissions officers truly want
- Learn to think like the officer reading your essay
- What officers notice immediately in any essay
- Mistakes that silently weaken strong applications
- 3 batch options: June 22 (CommonApp Personal Essay) · July 13 (PIQs) · July 20 (College supplemental essays)
Secure checkout · Trusted by families nationwide
| Uppaji · $499 | Kelly · $1,499 | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 5 hrs · 2 sessions | 5 hrs · 2 sessions |
| Max Students/Batch | 15 | 15 |
| CommonApp Personal Essay | ||
| UC PIQs | ||
| College Supplemental Essays | ||
| Former Stanford Admissions Officer | — | |
| Admissions Officer Insider POV | — | |
| Price | $499 | $1,499 |
From the GrowMe Family
"With the college admissions process becoming ever more competitive, students should take advantage of services that give them an 'edge.' GrowMe is that opportunity. My daughter's scores raised tremendously and she was accepted at highly selective colleges."
"Uppaji worked with my son every week through summer for college prep. He was professional, fun, relatable, engaging, and highly effective. My son was accepted early decision to his choice of university."
"GrowME has been an incredible support system throughout my daughter's high school journey. Their personalized approach helped her build a strong college resume that truly reflects her passions and individuality."
"Uppaji's greatest strength is his ability to make the admissions process enjoyable. He is approachable, supportive, and always willing to listen. We got excellent service from GrowMe and are very satisfied."
"We enrolled our son in GrowME AI at the end of his junior year. He benefited greatly from the one-on-one sessions and dedicated essay coaching. The counselors were flexible, approachable, and gave thoughtful feedback."
"GrowME provided comprehensive resources and genuine support that boosted our son's confidence and made the admissions journey much smoother. The data-driven guidance and personalized plans were invaluable."
First Batch Starts June 8
Seats are capped at 15 per batch and fill fast. Don't miss your preferred topic.
Questions? We've Got Answers.
Your Essay Can Get You In.
Choose Your Expert.
6 specialized bootcamps. Two world-class instructors. Only 15 seats each. Pick your topic, pick your expert, and lock in your spot before it's gone.