COLLEGE PREP ETIQUETTE COURSE For High School Students
Register now for our August 2025 session.

Email us at BRJCmanners@gmail.com with any questions.

College Prep Etiquette Success:

As parents, it's incredibly rewarding to guide our children through the college admissions journey, and our daughter’s experience is a perfect example of how early preparation and thoughtful planning can make all the difference. This success didn't happen by chance—it was the result of years of careful planning, hard work, and the development of both academic and life skills.

In today’s competitive college admissions landscape, students need more than just strong grades and test scores. They need to be well-prepared, confident, and capable of showcasing their unique strengths during interviews, essays, and scholarship applications. Our course is designed to give students the tools they need to succeed, from organizing their college search and application process to mastering interview skills and dining etiquette. These are all essential elements in preparing students for college and experiences beyond.

What Students Will Learn:

• Getting Organized: Effective time management and organization strategies to tackle everything from course selection to college tours and applications.
• Maximizing Interests and Talents: How to highlight your academic, extracurricular, and personal strengths in a way that sets you apart from other applicants.
• Test Prep and Strategy: Tips for preparing for standardized tests and navigating the complex world of college admissions testing.
• Soft Skills and Etiquette: Learn key life skills, including interview preparation and dining etiquette, with an instructional four-course dinner that prepares students for formal interviews and networking events.
• Building Confidence: A focus on the personal growth necessary to handle everything from writing standout essays to managing stressful interview situations.

Why This Course Matters:

The college application process can be overwhelming, especially when students are expected to juggle academic responsibilities, extracurricular activities, and family commitments. On top of that, many school counselors can only spend a few minutes per year with each student, typically only covering course selection rather than college planning. Our course bridges this gap by providing information so that students and families need to feel confident and well-prepared to start researching colleges by data and other ways for themselves.

College Planning -The Perfect Fit:
At the heart of this course is the belief that every student deserves to find a college that is the perfect academic and social fit for their goals, interests, and future aspirations—not just a school based on name recognition or rankings. We emphasize the importance of discussing finances, realistic expectations, and self-reflection so that students make choices that will support their long-term success and happiness.

The earlier students begin this process, the better equipped they’ll be to navigate the complexities of college admissions. We’ve seen firsthand how students who take this course not only gain practical skills but also develop a sense of ownership over their college journey, making the entire process less intimidating and more rewarding.

The Result:
“It’s been a joy to watch students transform their approach to the college admissions process after taking this course. They leave with a greater sense of confidence, purpose, and clarity, knowing exactly what steps to take next. They also gain a deeper understanding of the importance of presentation, communication, and personal growth—all essential to their success in college and beyond. Students have an appreciation for capturing and expanding their activities and extracurriculars after attending this course, and how to feel comfortable in any social setting, including mastering those fine dining skills.”
​–Renee Swindell, College Prep Etiquette Program Director

For any student who is college-bound, this course is a must. The sooner they begin, the more time they’ll have to build the skills and confidence needed for a successful application process.

Ready to Give Your Student an Advantage?

Give your student the tools to succeed—academically, socially, and professionally.
​Sign up today to ensure they’re prepared for every step of the college application process and beyond.

College Prep Etiquette Course
​Class size is limited.

3-session course:
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Session one: Sunday, August 3rd
1:00pm to 4:00pm for students
Location: TBD
Casual Attire

Session two: Sunday, August 10th
1:00pm to 4:00pm for students
Location: TBD
Casual Attire

Session three: Instructional Table Manners Dinner
Sunday, August 17th
5:00pm to 7:30pm
To be held at at local restaurant
Semi-formal Attire

Interested participants can register now online. Class size is limited to 15.
Cost for the 3-session course is $280.00 ($290.00 with PayPal fees added),
which includes the 4-course instructional table manners dinner, which is always an enjoyable time.

If requested, I will be more than happy to host an informal parent/student session over the summer.
We have found the combined parent and student session to be helpful, but know summer is busy!
A combined session is a great way for parents to help their student in this process of
researching colleges and choosing a great fit for their individual student's wants and needs.
​Planning for college properly is a team approach and effort, and we are happy to help.

​Registration/course material/payment information is below. Contact us to get on the list for our next class if this time won't work for your schedule. ​If these class dates don't work for your student's schedule, we may have other options for you and often offer makeup session dates if a student has a conflict with one of the dates. ​Feel free to email for more information or questions. We understand that students are busy and will do our best to get a session pulled together for you.

Course Overview:

Session One will focus on mastering great communication skills such as greeting and handshakes and making great first impressions. It will teach how to master meaningful thank you notes, discuss the importance of a timely RSVP, cell phone and business email etiquette. We will also cover how to be a great host or hostess, and how to be a great guest at a function or in someone’s home. Additional important etiquette topics will be covered as well. Attire is casual for this session.

Session Two will focus on writing your high school resume, presenting a positive image on social media, how to start the college search, and tips on how to make the most of your college experience. It will also cover classroom etiquette and review information needed for job applications, interviews, and focus on proper behaviors and manners in the workplace. A small amount of ballroom dance will be introduced for students to have the opportunity to become comfortable dancing at any future work event or wedding reception that they might attend. Attire is casual for this session.

Session Three will consist of a 4-course instructional etiquette dinner to gain the important skills needed for any business dinner or function. Please notify the director when you register if you have any special dietary needs/allergies for the dinner. Attire is semi-formal for the instructional table manners dinner.