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— College Essay Bootcamp · July 26 – 30, 2026 —
Learn How to Craft A Magnetic College Essay That Tells the
story of Who You Really Are.
A step-by-step program to hone your storytelling voice and complete a Standout Application to your "Dream College" before the end of Summer
For most students, applying to college might
be the most stressful part of their
high school career.
For most students, applying to college might be the most stressful part of their high school career.
You'll have less than five minutes to make an impression on admissions officers — for an application that determines the next four years of your child's life.
For Muslim families, the questions multiply.
This July, Five Before College is offering one of our most highly-requested programs
The FBC College Essay Bootcamp
The FBC College Essay Bootcamp is primarily for rising seniors who want to craft an application that truly shows their unique strengths and gifts.
Essay Development Exercises Based on Decades of Firsthand Experience
Live Question & Answer Sessions
Supportive Muslim Community
Office Hours & Personalized Guidance
Limited Spots Available
MEET YOUR COACHES
Brother Hamzah Henshaw,
Founder of Five Before College
After graduating from Harvard, Brother Hamzah spent over 20 years as a high school teacher and college counselor at private and Islamic schools in New England. He has helped hundreds of Muslim teenagers on their college journey, and his students have secured spots at top schools like Harvard, MIT, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, and many others.
Hamzah's deep understanding of the college admissions process and commitment to my students' success sets Five Before College apart. His goal is not just to help you get into your dream college, but for college to be a step along your path to Jannat al-firdous insha'Allah
Our Students Are Making
Their Mark at Top Universities
The FBC College Essay Bootcamp
is a transformative experience
ASA! I wanted to let you know that Ousman got accepted into UC Berkeley today!!! This was the last school that he was waiting to hear back from, and his first choice, alhumdu'Allah!
Alhumdu'Allah for all of your hard work and dedication to make this a possibility for Ousman. May Allah reward you for creating your company and your efforts to make college a reality for so many families, and may you be blessed for all of your successes in guiding high school students and assisting them in achieving academic/akhira balance.
Umm O
(Parent - University of California, Berkeley)
Salam aleikum Bro Hamzah - This is Umm Ayisat from Florida. Asiyat just sent this text to me: "I'm so glad u registered me as well because I don't know where I would've been without that class!" She has been accepted to WashU - St. Louis with a full scholarship! Just to keep you updated...We really want to thank you so much. Jazakallahu khairan!
Umm A
(Parent - Washington University in St. Louis)
My college applications turned out great alhamdulillah, and I will be attending Cornell for atmospheric science starting in the fall. I came into the bootcamp last summer with a Common App essay already written, but your detailed feedback helped me fix the trajectory of my essay.
J.B.
(Cornell University)
My favorite classes were the ones at the start of the boot camp that focused on brainstorming and being authentic in your writing. I feel like they helped me the most and got me the most excited to write. Br. Hamzah's advice was really well thought out and clear and I really like how he included duas and Islamic aspects all throughout the lessons.
Neda
With Allah's blessing and the support of wonderful people like you, Zoya has been accepted to UPenn. May Allah abundantly help you and your familyAameen
U.Zoya
(Parent - University of Pennsylvania)
My favorite aspect of the College Essay Bootcamp was the office hours, because we got to talk in a small group with Br. Hamzah. It really helped as I could ask as many questions as I needed, and have my essays looked at. Br. Hamzah was amazing when it came to giving advice or information. His lessons were always well put together, and engaging. I really liked the AI lessons, so more of that would be awesome.
N. Shaheer
This summer is your opportunity to craft an unforgettable college essay.
The FBC College Essay Bootcamp will help you to put this Prophetic advice into practice now, and take advantage of the blessings of this last summer of your high school career insha’Allah.
"Take advantage of your free time before your work.”
Limited Spots Available
Limited Spots Available
How Does the
"FBC College Essay Bootcamp" work?
5 Days of Live Coaching
Br. Hamzah Henshaw
The core of the FBC College Essay Bootcamp will be 15 hours of expert coaching from Br. Hamzah. Key areas of focus will include storytelling, identity, and essay strategy.
Live coaching sessions will be held from 9 am - 12 pm daily on July 26,27,28,29,30
Pre-Bootcamp Brag Sheet
(All Students — Essential + Premium)
The FBC Brag Sheet is a powerful reflection tool to help you surface our stories before we begin.
The Brag Sheet will also become an excellent starting point for getting recommendation letters.
Supportive Cohort Environment
(All Students — Essential + Premium)
Grow alongside other ambitious Muslim students who are serious about
self-discovery and college, and are seeking success in Dunya and Akhirah inshAllah.
Access to Recordings
(All Students — Essential + Premium)
Students who join the Premium Tier will have lifetime to recordings after the College Essay Bootcamp ends. Students who join the Essential tier will have 30-day access to all recordings.
Limited Spots Available
Plus four free bonuses when you enroll.
A journey of personal transformation. We're committed to your results with the guidance of Allah (SWT). All FBC bootcamp students get access to:
01
Professional Essay Coach Review
Every student (Essential and Premium) gets one draft of their Common App essay reviewed by a professional coach
$300 value
02
Private Essay Vault
Complete essays & insider notes from students admitted to Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and other elite schools, available only through this program.
$325 value
03
"Halal" Prompt Bank
Powerful prompts to brainstorm, clarify your thinking, and strengthen your application without crossing any ethical lines.
$500 value
04
Private WhatsApp Support Group
Stay connected to Br. Hamzah and your cohort for real-time Q&A, feedback, encouragement & support throughout the bootcamp.
$500 value
Our team worked hard to make the bootcamp an incredible value.
But you won't pay anywhere near that.
Thanks to our unique relationships within the community, we've kept fees much, much lower while still providing an elite, top-of-the-line service.
Choose your tier.
One investment. A lifetime of doors opened, inshā Allāh.
Essential Tier
Bootcamp Core
$
997
$997
One-time payment · over $2,900 in value
5 Days of Live Coaching (15 hours)
Pre-Bootcamp Brag Sheet
30-day access to all recordings
Supportive Muslim cohort + WhatsApp group
Private essay vault & ChatGPT prompt bank
Get an essay draft reviewed by a professional coach (One time)
MOST POPULAR
Premium Tier
Bootcamp Premium
$
1,797
$1,797
One-time payment · maximum support
Everything in Essential
Lifetime access to recordings
Daily office hours with Br. Hamzah
Live 1:1 360° application review
Priority WhatsApp chat support
Personalized essay review (Unlimited)
Professional written feedback on your Common App essay from a certified writing coach
Pay-what-you-can option
To ensure our programs are accessible to our community, we also offer a pay-what-you-can option for families of limited means.
Apply for pay-what-you-can enrollment →
See you in the bootcamp, inshā Allāh.
Mark your calendar — live coaching held on these five days.
sun
26
July
mon
27
July
Tue
28
July
wed
29
July
thu
30
July
Coaching sessions
Mornings
Eastern Time, daily
Office hours & feedback
Afternoons & evenings
Premium students only
Start your journey
Take advantage of your summer.
Your best opportunity to craft the strongest application you can possibly submit. Spots are limited, once the cohort fills, that's it for 2026.
⏱ Early-bird discount ends Sunday, July 13 · 11:59pm EST
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