SOAFI College Bootcamp
Fall 2026
Join us this fall for a series of free hands-on workshops designed exclusively for Dreyfoos seniors. Whether you're building your college list, completing applications, or refining your essays, you'll receive expert guidance and dedicated time to move your applications forward.
Made possible through the generous support of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation and the James Patterson Family Foundation.
Sessions
📅 SATURDAYS
Location: Media Center
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dates:
- Aug. 15*
- Aug. 29*
- Sept. 5*
- Sept. 19*
- Oct. 3*
- Oct. 17
*Essay brainstorming session included
📅 WEEKDAYS
Location: Media Center
Time: 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Dates:
- Aug. 20
- Sept. 9
- Sept. 28
- Oct. 8
- Oct. 22
- Oct. 26
How to Enroll
Navigate to XELLO
Log in to your School Portal and click on the XELLO tile.
Find the Events Card
Click the Explore dropdown menu at the top of the page, then select the Events card.
Register for Sessions
On the Events page, click Sign Up for each session you want to attend.
The Dreyfoos Pathways Program (DPP) is an invitation-only program designed to support students from marginalized socioeconomic backgrounds, underrepresented minorities, and first-generation families
The Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation (SOAFI) is proud to support this initiative, ensuring students have access to valuable resources that advance their academic success and future opportunities.
🌟 Vision
Ensure diverse students from marginalized socioeconomic backgrounds, underrepresented minorities, and first-generation families are exposed to opportunities that increase academic achievement and college admission avenues — fostering collaboration, leadership, growth, and development through mentorship embedded with college and career planning.
🎯 Mission
Empower students to strive for academic and artistic excellence, establish innovative connections, and develop professional skills in a nurturing environment that promotes creativity and lifelong learning.
Eligibility
The Dreyfoos Pathways Program selects approximately 25–40 students in grades 9–11 each year.
Student Population
- Low-income students
- First-generation college students
- Underrepresented minority students
Academic Standing
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- No discipline issues
- No attendance concerns
Program Requirements
Written Agreement
Consistent Communication
End-of-Year Celebration
Services & Resources
Mentor Support
Individual sessions offered year-round with your respective counselor.
College Application Assistance
Learn to navigate the Common Application, STARS, and the Questbridge Scholarship Program.
Career Planning & Tools
Learn how to navigate our college and career planning tool, Xello, as well as outside resources like College Board's Big Future.
First Access to Resources
Get early access to tutoring services for the SAT, opportunities for fly-in programs to top colleges, and leadership trainings.
Compass is a specialized program for 9th & 10th grade students who are
new to all-arts schools.
These meetings are designed to help students find their path at Dreyfoos. Students will make connections with other new students, get support from your counselors, and learn from upperclassmen mentors.
Student mentors and school counselors will be in attendance at each meeting to answer questions and share advice and resources.
Students who complete this program will benefit from this support in their first year, and they may be eligible to serve as a mentor in future years and earn rare on- campus community service hours.
We can’t wait to meet our newest artists and scholars!
2026-2027 Program Dates
All meetings are in the media center during lunch.
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