College Prep

Common Application Boot Camp

Walk into senior year with your Common Application done. A focused, in-person boot camp led by Adam Materasso, Foley Prep's Chief Admissions Consultant, guiding you through every section and a winning application strategy. Pick your date, time, and NJ location.

🔥 Limited seats — sessions fill fast Each August 3–6 session holds only a small group. Reserve your seat before they're gone — ask about package bundles.
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Navigate the College Application With Confidence

Step-by-step guidance through every section of the Common Application — the structure of private counseling at a fraction of the cost.

Our Common Application Boot Camp gives rising seniors a clear, guided path through the entire application. Students work alongside other college-bound peers, ask questions in real time, and leave with detailed resources, organizational tools, and a concrete plan — so the fall semester is about supplements, interviews, and scholarships, not scrambling to start.

Led by Adam Materasso, the boot camp pairs expert instruction with hands-on work time so students make real progress in the room.

Why this boot camp
  • Led by admissions expert Adam Materasso
  • Complete the Common App before senior year starts
  • Interactive, small-group, hands-on work time
  • Private-counseling structure at a fraction of the cost
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Meet Your Instructor

Led by Adam Materasso

Foley Prep's Chief Admissions Consultant — and the coach in your corner for every step of the Common Application.

Adam Materasso, Chief Admissions Consultant at Foley Prep
Adam Materasso
Chief Admissions Consultant
20+ Years in Admissions

The newest addition to the Foley Prep team, Adam joins us after serving as Dean of College Counseling at The Pennington School and leading College Counseling and Student Services at the Ranney School. He also advises students through SEEDS — Access Changes Everything, supporting students preparing for selective college admissions. In the boot camp he provides step-by-step instruction on completing the Common Application while helping each student develop a strong, compelling application strategy — alongside other college-bound students.

  • Step-by-step Common Application instruction
  • A compelling, authentic application strategy
  • Real-time questions & interactive discussion

Want personalized guidance? A private 75-minute consultation with Adam is available below.

What You'll Master

Nine modules, one finished application. Tap a topic to see exactly what's covered.

Get Ahead Before Senior Year Begins

Students who finish the Common Application early experience far less stress in the fall.

Completing the Common Application before senior year starts means your student can focus the fall on what actually moves the needle — supplemental essays, interviews, scholarship opportunities, and keeping grades strong. This boot camp delivers the expert guidance and structure typically associated with private counseling, at a fraction of the cost.

Finish early, and free up the fall for:
  • Supplemental essays
  • College interviews
  • Scholarship applications
  • Strong senior-year grades

Schedule & Locations

Choose the date, time, and New Jersey location that fit your schedule — each session runs three hours.

Choose How You'll Prepare

Two ways to work with Adam Materasso — join the group Boot Camp alongside other college-bound students, or book a private 1-on-1 scheduled around you. Pricing and details are below — availability is limited.

Common Questions About the Boot Camp

Who is the Common Application Boot Camp for?
Rising high school seniors who want to complete and strengthen their Common Application before the school year begins. Students leave with a working application and a clear strategy.
What will my student walk away with?
Guided progress through every section of the Common Application, a strong activities and honors list, a standardized-testing plan, an interview strategy, a recommendation-letter strategy, a clear understanding of Early Decision / Early Action / Regular Decision, and a brainstormed foundation for the personal statement.
How long is the boot camp, and where is it held?
Each session is a single three-hour, in-person session. Choose the date, time (morning or evening), and location that fit your schedule — Bell Works Holmdel, Warren, Haddonfield, or Bell Works Fort Monmouth — August 3–6, 2026.
Is one-on-one support available?
Yes. Students who want personalized guidance can book a private 75-minute consultation with Adam Materasso for individualized application strategy, essay development, and admissions support.
Are spaces limited? Do you offer bundles?
Seats at each session are limited, so we recommend reserving early. Ask us about package bundles that combine the boot camp with one-on-one support.