2011 was the toughest college admissions year on record...


To Get Ahead, You Need To Get A Head Start!

Attention High School Juniors! Colleges will begin accepting applications as early as August 1st, 2013!
Are you ready?

Well, ready or not... you are about to embark upon one of the most confusing and competitive (not to mention important) battles you've probably ever faced... You'll be competing against a record number of applicants, all of whom will be vying for the same slots, precious merit scholarships and disappearing post-recession grants that you'll be trying to earn. You need to get ahead of the pack and arm yourself with the facts NOW!

Learn the Insider Secrets To Getting Into The College You Want… At A Price Your Parents Can Afford at our

6th Annual 'Thick Envelope' College Admissions & Application Bootcamp

Saturday, June 29, 2013
Pinecrest Community Center
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
5855 SW 111th Street
Pinecrest, FL 33156

Register Now!

Peter Ratzan
Peter "College Pete" Ratzan, Former Teacher, Guidance Counselor and Certified College Planner
 John Blutarsky
John Blutarsky, Faber College '62 (will NOT be speaking at College Pete's Bootcamp)

Our day begins with a detailed discussion of the application process and various application strategies that will increase your college acceptance possibilities. You'll receive valuable advice about how to improve your odds of earning a scholarship, and you'll learn how to properly construct an essay that makes you stand out from the pack. We'll go way beyond the one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter advice you may have received and you'll learn the secrets of the college admissions game from an insider and expert.

Specifically, we'll cover:

  • How to organize your senior year for college – key dates, deliverables and milestones
  • How to compile the right mix of 'best fit' schools for your family
  • How to build an admissions strategy that will increase your chances of acceptance at those schools
  • What exactly the admissions officers will be looking for this year
  • How to fill out the Common Application – You will leave with a complete activity sheet summing up your high school awards, activities, and achievements that can be used to complete the Common Application months ahead of time
  • How to craft a compelling essay that separates you from the pack, and several essay topics – and words – to avoid like the plague
  • The surprising truth about flaws and how to explain failures
  • When should you visit colleges? And 10 great tips for doing so
  • A silly way to guarantee you get a great recommendation
  • What you should do, say and ask in your college interviews
  • More!

RESERVE A SEAT TODAY AND You'll Have Your College Applications Done BEFORE You Step One Foot In School This Fall!

Once again, this intensive class is only for current juniors (rising seniors summer 2013). Space is limited and purely first come first served. Last year's program was completely sold out, and your spot will only be held with purchase.

Cost: The cost for College Pete's Thick Envelope College Admissions & Application Boot Camp® is $297.00. Includes all course materials and college planning tools, lunch and refreshments.

Note: While this Boot Camp is for students only, parents of all attendees will have an opportunity to sit down with me in the weeks following the class to discuss their child's admissions and financial aid prospects, and their next steps!
Peter "College Pete" Ratzan is the owner of College Funding Specialists, Inc. He is a Former Teacher, Guidance Counselor and Certified College Planner serving families in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

This event has limited capacity, and we must reserve seats for our clients, so ACT NOW to lock in your seat and get a Head Start!

What are you waiting for?
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY AND Have Your College Applications Done BEFORE You Step One Foot In School This Fall!

Saturday, June 29, 2013
Pinecrest Community Center
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
5855 SW 111th Street
Pinecrest, FL 33156

Register Now!
Register Now!

A Small Sampling of the Praise and Resuts of Last Year's Attendees

"I have finally made my college decision and I am excited to say that I will be attending Brown University...Once again, thank you for all of your help throughout the whole college admission process. Your help is greatly appreciated as you played a huge role in me having great colleges to decide between and reaching a final decision."
A.G.
Accepted to: Brown University, Duke University, University of Florida (All Full Ride)


"You actually explained things to me that I've never heard from my guidance counselor or anyone else."
C.H.
Accepted to: Hope College, Alma College, Muhlenberg College, Denison College, USF, University of Tampa


"I didn't know that essays could be controversial if the appropriate argument is presented."
A.M.
Accepted to: Emory, American, Drexel, FSU, GWU, Hofstra, UM
Avg. Award Offered: $15,000 (still weighing options)


"I now know how to prepare for the essay and what to do about the interview process."
S.R.
Accepted to/Headed to: UCF
Full Ride


"I was so relieved with the schedule prepared for us and learned a lot about the process, how to fill out the forms and my responsibilities."
D.L.
Accepted to: UF, Colorado College, Emerson College
Offered Full Ride at UF and CC, waiting for EC


"It's the first time I learned how much the years in college have increased at some schools."
S.W.
Accepted to: Union College, Syracuse University, Purdue University, georgia Tech, University of Illinois, George Washington University
Avg. Award Offered: $30,000 (still weighing options)


"I'd recommend this event to every senior."
V.V.
Accepted to: George Washington University, Boston College, Boston University, UF, FSU, University of Miami
Avg. Award Offered: $22,000 (still weighing options)


"I learned new interview techniques, essay tips, and the best procedure for getting letters of recommendation."
M.S.
Accepted to/Headed to: Harvard