Essay Bootcamp for BYU Applicants
BOOTCAMP · 4 LIVE SESSIONS ·
ALL SESSIONS RECORDED
Craft a stellar BYU application with expert guidance from elite admissions consultants. Coaching worth $1,200, given free to aspiring BYU students — that's something to rise and shout about.
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$1,200Leland's Essay Bootcamp for BYU Applicants is the ultimate crash course on the application to BYU. Through four 90-minute live sessions with elite college admissions coaches, you'll get expert guidance on everything you need to put together a stellar application: essays, activities, letters of recommendation, ecclesiastical endorsements, application strategy, and more. Sessions held via Zoom on Thursday nights at 6:30pm MT; see the full course outline below. We highly encourage both parents and applicants to attend and participate.
This bootcamp is made for
- BYU applicants. High schoolers applying to Brigham Young University who want to submit their strongest, standout application.
- Parents of applicants. Parents who want to know the BYU application inside and out so they can support their student every step of the way.
- Scholarship & competitive-major hopefuls. Applicants targeting selective majors or scholarships who need their essays and activities to truly stand out.
- Returned missionaries & transfers. Applicants coming from a mission or another school who want to nail the essays, endorsements, and timing for BYU.
Included in this bootcamp
6+ hours of live expert instruction
Across four 90-minute live sessions
Custom-built, interactive activities
Worksheets and exercises built for BYU
Live Q&A
Ask the coaches your questions live
Facebook group of BYU applicants and parents
Connect with applicants and parents
Curriculum outline
Aug
21
Essays Part 1
Learn what BYU is looking for in applying candidates and how to write a compelling BYU application essayAugust 21, 2026 - Friday at 12:30 AM UTCAug
28
Essays Part 2
Dive deep on the essay questions to understand the nuances of each prompt and how you should respondAugust 28, 2026 - Friday at 12:30 AM UTCSep
4
Activities, Foundations, & Application Strategy
Strategies for activities essays, ecclesiastical endorsement, scholarships, and application timingSeptember 4, 2026 - Friday at 12:30 AM UTCSep
11
Recommendations
Learn how to select, prepare, and support your recommenders for the strongest letters possibleSeptember 11, 2026 - Friday at 12:30 AM UTCMeet the experts in your corner
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See what past attendees have to say
"I was one of the participants of the bootcamp last year and wanted to let you know that I was admitted! I seriously would not have been able to do it without your team, so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with you!"
Matia K."My son and I attended the boot camp last summer, he applied last fall, and he was admitted in February for this coming fall. The essay coaching absolutely made a huge difference for him — his grades and test scores were definitely below average for BYU — and I recommend your program to anyone wanting to improve their BYU application. Thank you!"
ElizaFrequently asked questions
Anyone serious about getting into BYU. We do everything we can to get you as prepared as possible to navigate this competitive application process.
The earlier you are, the more time you have to prepare. The number one mistake that applicants make is not giving themselves enough time to strengthen their application. This bootcamp is a great way to avoid that and make sure you're starting off on the right foot.
This bootcamp is designed to fully equip you for applications to BYU. By the end of the four sessions, you will:
- have a clear idea of the best narrative and app strategy for your background and goals.
- know who to select for your recommenders and have completed a polished recommender prep doc.
- have an outline for your essays and have started drafting them
- ... and more!
The curriculum also includes custom assignments and personalized interactive activities for maximum impact. BYU applications are competitive, but this bootcamp will give you the tools you need to stand out.
Yes! You can work with a vetted expert college admissions coach who has agreed to provide help for your BYU application 100% free in conjunction with a coaching package for the Common App essay (note that two Common App essay prompts are the same as BYU's essay prompts). If you'd like to receive 1:1 personal coaching to shape your narrative and refine your application, click the link below to chat with a Leland team member and get set up with a coach.
Yes! You can work with a vetted expert college admissions coach who has agreed to provide help for your BYU application 100% free, in conjunction with a coaching package for the Common App essay (note that two Common App essay prompts are the same as BYU's). If you'd like 1:1 coaching to shape your narrative and refine your application, use the "Get 1:1 BYU application coaching" link on this page to chat with a Leland team member and get set up with a coach.
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Essay Bootcamp for BYU Applicants
Leland's Essay Bootcamp for BYU Applicants is the ultimate crash course on the application to BYU. Through four 90-minute live sessions with elite college admissions coaches, you'll get expert guidance on everything you need to put together a stellar application: essays, activities, letters of recommendation, ecclesiastical endorsements, application strategy, and more. Sessions held via Zoom on Thursday nights at 6:30pm MT; see the full course outline below. We highly encourage both parents and applicants to attend and participate.
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Aug 21 - Sep 11, 2026
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