Thursday, October 24, 2013

Q from Student: "How do I get to College Essay Boot Camp at Snell Library Classrooms Level 1 from Ruggles T Station?"
A: Please see below!

Directions from Ruggles Station to Snell Library Classrooms Level 1
1. Head straight out of Ruggles station and walk straight for roughly 200 ft.
2. Take a right (around the fountains) onto the walkway.
3. Continue for roughly 500 feet to head straight into Snell Library Classrooms Level 1. 


Q from Tutor: "How do I get to College Essay Boot Camp at Robinson Hall from Ruggles T Station?"
A: Please see below!

Directions from Ruggles Station to Robinson Hall
1. Head straight out of Ruggles station and walk straight for roughly 200 ft.
2. Take a right (around the fountains) onto the walkway.
3. Continue straight for roughly 500 ft., and bear left at Snell Library.
4. Continue to walk around Snell Library, keeping it on your right.
5. Bear right around the back end of Snell Library, and continue through the courtyard.
6. Turn left around the large, spherical waterfall/sculpture.
7. Take an immediate right around the white brick building on your right.
8. You made it! Turn right into the front entrance.




Thursday, October 17, 2013


Student registration is now CLOSED for College Essay Boot Camp 2013. We have reached our limit for the event space's capacity. THANK YOU for your interest! Note: 826 Boston's Saturday Tutoring program serves students 12-18 on Saturdays from 1:00-3:00pm with all of their assignments for FREE. Call us at 617.442.5400 or email info@826boston.org for more details. 

We are still recruiting volunteers for the event -  TUTORS SIGN UP HERE! 

While student registration is now closed, please note the following location announcements for registered students and tutors: 

Student registration (morning session and both sessions): 9:00-9:30am at Snell Library Classrooms Level 1 on Northeastern University campus. 

Student registration (afternoon session): 12:00-12:15pm at Snell Library Classrooms Level 1 on Northeastern University campus. 

Tutor registration (morning session and both sessions): 8:30-9:00am at Robinson Hall on Northeastern University campus. 

Tutor registration (afternoon session): 12:00-12:15pm at Robinson Hall on Northeastern University campus. 

Let the countdown begin...we are nearly a week away from College Essay Boot Camp!

Email reminders will be sent between tomorrow and the big day. Note that the event will be in a different spot on Northeastern campus this year - we will focus the magic in two campus locations, at Snell Library, and at Robinson Hall. Every participant and tutor will be sent their location ahead of the event, as well as a map and directions.

Rest assured, there will still be high-quality tutoring...and plenty of pizza to go around! Look forward to seeing you soon.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Sign Up for a FREE College Essay Boot Camp on October 26th, 10:00am-4:00pm!

Overview: 826 Boston and Northeastern University will host an intensive weekend writing session to assist at least 100 college-bound high school seniors from the Boston area with their college essays, personal statements, and applications. Trained tutors will be available to provide individualized writing help to students from across the city. The event is free. 

When: Saturday, October 26th, 10:00am-4:00pm. Students sign up for morning session (10:00am-1:00pm), afternoon session (1:00pm-4:00pm), or both sessions. 

Where: Northeastern University campus (exact location TBD)

Students: Sign Up Here

Tutors: Sign Up Here

Lunch will be provided and tours of the Northeastern University campus will also be offered. Questions? Please call 826 Boston at 617.442.5400 or email us at info@826boston.org. For more information about our organization, please visit us at www.826boston.org