Senior XP Fellowship

The Battle of Desires by Seanna F., Elena G., Soraya M.

Senior XP Fellowship is an immersive program for rising high school seniors where you don’t just prepare for college, you actively work on your applications. Over three weeks, you’ll draft and refine your personal statement, complete supplemental essays, build your college list, and get real-time feedback through hands-on workshops, guest speakers, and college visits. This pre-college experience equips you with tangible progress on your applications and skills for future careers in arts and technology.

Details

Pre-requisites:

Must have taken Game Design Level 1.

Eligibility

Rising 12th grade students (based on the grade you are going into in the Fall school year)

Timeline:

June during your junior year (before the start of your senior year).

Schedule Options:

3 weeks in June,
3 days a week, 4pm to 6:30 pm

What You Will Develop:

A personal statement that highlights your unique experiences and aspirations
Supplemental essays that strengthen your college applications
A list of colleges that match your interests and goals
A resume that showcases your skills, experience, and growth
The ability to research schools, understand admissions criteria and determine the best fit for your personal and academic goals
Be halfway through completing your college applications!

Free Resources:

Our tuition-free model allows our admissions process to focus exclusively on recruiting the students with the strongest interest to learn, regardless of family income.

Snacks and meals for in-person courses
Laptops provided for in-class use or to borrow for remote learning
Metrocards, as needed
Access to Discord community for online learning and support
Recommendation Letter to support your college applications
Guides on financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting
Continued College Access services throughout the school year
Field trips to local colleges
Priority registration to out-of-state college field trips in August

“As a first-generation college student, I didn’t have much knowledge about college or even a support system to help me process everything on this journey. Upon joining SeniorXP, I met so many amazing people and staff members, who quickly became people I could seek out for help, to celebrate wins, and confide in during moments of frustration. This experience has allowed me to understand that the college application journey doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or isolating, when you can be surrounded by college fellows, staff members, and a whole class of seniors, supporting your happiness and success.”

– High School Senior, Class of 2026

Questions? Email collegeaccess@urbanarts.org