In California, driving in traffic is the rule, not the exception. But when you are 14 years old and willingly make a choice to get up at 5am to get ready, eat breakfast, and spend an hour in the car to get to school on time, that’s commitment. Not to mention that the drive home is often 25-50% longer than the morning rush. 

This part Dutch, part Mexican young woman decided that Bishop Amat would be her academic home and co-curricular sandbox for four years. Find out who and what shaped her dreams and her decision to put her faith in the school community found at Bishop Amat. 

Julia is an alumna of College Essay Bootcamp. As a gold package member, she and I were able to stay connected after essay camp, review more essays with our extra time together, and when she had a quick question or needed a pep talk - she used the Marco Polo app to “holler” at me throughout the year.