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For students applying for the Fall 2025 admissions cycle — And for any high school student who is serious about growing through storytelling...
Learn How to Craft A Magnetic College Essay That Tells the True 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
Limited spots available
For most students, applying to college might be the most stressful part of their high school career.
When you submit your application, you have only a brief window to make an impression on admissions officers.
Usually less than 5 minutes.
And this might feel like an impossible task.
What’s more, Muslim high schoolers have a whole range of challenges, worries, and concerns that may not apply to other students:
Things like:
Should I talk about Islam in my college essay?
Do colleges look at Muslim applicants differently?
Are there specific topics I should write about or avoid?
There’s no way around it: these are difficult questions.
But you don’t have to do this alone.
Thousands of Muslim students have walked this path before you. By getting expert guidance from experienced mentors, you can craft an application that shows who you truly are, and what is unique about you...
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
Mr. Josh Aronovitch
Founder of ACE Sat Prep
Josh Aronovitch is a Harvard-educated former corporate attorney who left the legal world in 2008 to found the Aronovitch Coaching Experience (ACE). Since then, he has guided more than 2,000 students into top colleges, law schools, and graduate programs through a blend of academic strategy, test preparation, and purpose-driven mentorship.
Known for recognizing students’ strengths even before they do, Josh combines mindset coaching with expert admissions guidance to help young people transform potential into purpose — and turn their dreams into life-changing offers of admission.
Our Students Are Making Their Mark at
Top Universities
The FBC College
Essay Bootcamp is a transformative experience
What our families are saying...
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.
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!
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
The FBC College Essay Bootcamp
is designed to:
Give you the best chance of admission to your top-choice schools
Provide expert guidance and advice to remove stress from the process
Help you to finish your application early so you can prepare for your senior fall
This is an investment in your future that will open
doors to your dreams.
How Does the
"FBC College Essay Bootcamp" work?
5 Days of Live Coaching
with Br. Hamzah Henshaw & Mr. Josh Aronovitch
The core of the FBC College Essay Bootcamp will be 15 hours of expert coaching from Br. Hamzah & Mr. Aronovitch. 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 21, 22, 24, 28, & 29
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
FBC's College Essay Bootcamp is a journey of Personal Transformation
We are commited to provide you results with the guidance of Allah (SWT). All FBC College Essay Bootcamp students get access to these exciting Bonuses:
[Bonus #1] Live SAT Test Prep Class with Josh
Join Mr. Josh Aronovitch for one of his premium SAT prep classes, which have helped thousands of students improve their test scores & gain admission to top schools
[Bonus #2] Private Essay Vault For study & inspiration
Complete essays & insider notes from students who were admitted to Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and other elite schools — available only through this program
[Bonus #3] "Halal" ChatGPT Prompt Bank
Powerful & effective prompts to help you brainstorm, clarify your thinking, and strengthen your college applications — without crossing the any ethical lines
[Bonus #4] Private WhatsApp Support Group
Stay connected to Br. Hamzah, Josh, and your cohort for real-time Q&A, feedback on your ideas, encouragement, & support throughout the College Essay Bootcamp
If You Need More Reasons Join
the College Essay Bootcamp:
You’ll spend five days in July getting direct guidance from Br. Hamzah & Josh on the your essay/personal statement & your supplements
The FBC College Essay Bootcamp allows you to take advantage of the summer and reduce the stress of senior fall
With expert advice and guidance from two top college advisors you’ll craft an essay you can be truly confident in & proud to submit
Take Advantage of Your Summer!
This is your best opportunity to craft the strongest application you can possibly submit
Apply Here Now
Limited spots available
Alhamdulilah!
What our Students & their Families are saying about us
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.
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 family Aameen
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.
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.
Our Team Worked Hard to Ensure the FBC College Essay Bootcamp is an Incredible Value!
InshAllah This will serve as a stepping stone towards achieving your highest ambitions and dreams – both in this world and the Next...
5 Days of Live Coaching
$1250Value
FBC Pre-Bootcamp Brag Shee $300Value
30-Day Access to All Recordings $300Value
[PREMIUM] Lifetime Access to Recordings $500Value
[PREMIUM] Daily Office Hours w/ Br. Hamzah & Josh $1000Value
[PREMIUM] Live 1:1 360-Degree Application Review with Br. Hamzah $500Value
[PREMIUM] Live 1:1 360-Degree Application Review with Br. Hamzah $500Value
[BONUS] Live SAT Prep Class w/ Josh $300Value
[BONUS] Ali's Private Essay Vault $325Value
[BONUS] Halal ChatGPT Prompt Bank $500Value
[BONUS] Private WhatsApp Support Group $500Value
TOTAL VALUE: Up to $5,475
But Wait!
You Don't Need To Pay Nearly That Much...
thanks to our unique relationships within our community, we have been able to keep Fees for the FBC College Essay Bootcamp much, much lower — while still providing an elite, top-of-the-line service.
The investment in the FBC College Essay Bootcamp - Premium Tier, which includes 1:1 360-Degree Application Strategy meeting, Office Hours, Chat Support, and more...
...is just $1797
The investment in the College Essay Bootcamp - Essential Tier, which includes over $2900 worth of value...
...is only $997
Take Advantage of Your Summer!
This is your best opportunity to craft the strongest application you can possibly submit
Limited spots available
Apply Here Now
See You In The Bootcamp, InshAllah
Live coaching sessions will be held on:
Monday, July 21
Tuesday, July 22
Thursday, July 24
Monday, July 28
Tuesday, July 29
Coaching Sessions: 9 am - 12 pm Daily
Live Feedback & Office Hours:
Afternoons & Evenings Daily (Premium Students Only)
START YOUR JOURNEY!
Special Early Bird Discount Ends Sunday, July 13, 11:59 pM EST
ESSENTIAL
PREMIUM
To ensure our Programs are accessible to our Community, we also offer a pay-what-you-can option for families of limited means.
To learn more & apply for a pay-what-you-can enrollment in this year's FBC College Essay bootcamp, go here:
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