Applestone Admissions Consulting

11/12/2024

Higher education has been a favorite target of Republicans who believe schools have tilted leftward. Now, colleges and universities are bracing for the Trump administration to take action.

11/08/2017

Admissions IS unfair, a great look the process from the New York Times.

There’s no magic formula for getting into a selective college, but here are some lessons from a longtime observer to help you navigate the process.

08/11/2016

From computers to coffee makers, choosing the right devices for students can be tough. Here’s a guide to make back-to-school shopping a little easier.

08/04/2016

Malcolm Gladwell thinks so. But I wasn't so sure—so I looked into it on our latest episode of BITE.

07/15/2016

I'm giving a FREE seminar at the Town of Ulster Library on Monday, July 18th at 5:30 called:

What To Think About When You Are Thinking About College.

Town of Ulster Public Library 860 Ulster Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845-338-7881
Pre-registration required. Please call or stop by to sign up.

It's never too soon to start thinking about college, but what are the right questions to ask? What are the choices to be made? Can you afford it? And, how do you even begin a search to find a place that is right for your child and your family, one that is going to best prepare them for a rewarding life and successful career?
Join Jessica Applestone of Applestone Admissions Consulting as she offers a general overview of the college search process and how you and your kid can make this often stressful time a fun and rewarding adventure. This talk is open to parents and kids from 8th grade and up.

06/30/2016

Don’t Fear the College Essay—A 3-Day Essay Writing Bootcamp

Friday, July 29th-Sunday July 31st

In just 3 days craft an unforgettable admissions essay so that you are ready to apply to college in the Fall!

This 3-day workshop for rising high school seniors led by Jessica Applestone of Applestone Admissions Consulting is designed to lead students through the process of writing a powerful and unique college admissions essay. We will focus on what college admissions officers are looking for, common pitfalls to avoid, how to write fresh, original essays based on the 2016 common application and how to reveal your authentic voice. Sessions will include time for discussion, revision and editing. Students will work in small writing groups then have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the instructor to complete their final essay.

Day 1: Brainstorm topics and prepare outlines for Common Application essays; begin to write first draft

Day 2: Receive individualized help while writing first drafts

Day 3: Review edited drafts with counselor and finish working on second draft

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED.

$500 for three full days

For more information please contact Jessica at 845-389-2474 or [email protected].

03/13/2016

Great opportunity to visit one or two of the 54 colleges in Boston
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02/29/2016

This is so beautiful. I think every parent and student/child can find something to relate to here:

A 46-year-old W.E.B. Du Bois writes to his daughter, Yolande on October 29, 1914:

Dear Little Daughter:

I have waited for you to get well settled before writing. By this time I hope some of the strangeness has worn off and that my little girl is working hard and regularly.

Of course, everything is new and unusual. You miss the newness and smartness of America. Gradually, however, you are going to sense the beauty of the old world: its calm and eternity and you will grow to love it.

Above all remember, dear, that you have a great opportunity. You are in one of the world’s best schools, in one of the world’s greatest modern empires. Millions of boys and girls all over this world would give almost anything they possess to be where you are. You are there by no desert or merit of yours, but only by lucky chance.

Deserve it, then. Study, do your work. Be honest, frank and fearless and get some grasp of the real values of life. You will meet, of course, curious little annoyances. People will wonder at your dear brown and the sweet crinkley hair. But that simply is of no importance and will soon be forgotten. Remember that most folk laugh at anything unusual, whether it is beautiful, fine or not. You, however, must not laugh at yourself. You must know that brown is as pretty as white or prettier and crinkley hair as straight even though it is harder to comb. The main thing is the YOU beneath the clothes and skin — the ability to do, the will to conquer, the determination to understand and know this great, wonderful, curious world. Don’t shrink from new experiences and custom. Take the cold bath bravely. Enter into the spirit of your big bed-room. Enjoy what is and not pine for what is not. Read some good, heavy, serious books just for discipline: Take yourself in hand and master yourself. Make yourself do unpleasant things, so as to gain the upper hand of your soul.

Above all remember: your father loves you and believes in you and expects you to be a wonderful woman.

I shall write each week and expect a weekly letter from you.

Lovingly yours,

Papa

02/03/2016

Child prodigies rarely become adult geniuses who change the world. Originality is difficult to encourage but easy to thwart.

01/20/2016

The college application process can be confusing and frustrating for prospective students. Here's a look at what happens behind the curtain.