Copiague’s College Bootcamp Preps Seniors For Success

COPIAGUE, NY — Rising seniors from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School recently prepared and received a head start on their college decision during a college boot camp hosted by the district this summer.

The boot camp was led by the high school’s English department chairperson Meredith Wanzer and college and career counselor Brianne Mattiace.

The program guided students through the college admissions process, including what to expect in the upcoming months, how to complete applications, create resumes and write personal essays. They received feedback and recommendations on their essays from Wanzer.

Mattiace and other members of the guidance department spoke with students about the college application process and answered questions and concerns.