Dr. Stone shared her insights and methods for helping students pen great college essays at a book discussion and signing event at the Brown University bookstore on September 3, 2015.
Dr. Stone speaks at Nat'l College Advocacy Group, Los Angeles
Presenting with Brittany Slaughter, Associate Director of Admissions at Elon University, Dr. Stone addressed an audience of financial planners and college counselors on the benefits of a strong a college essay. The talk entitled, Better Essays = Better Scholarships, Dr. Stone presented case studies of Campanile students whose essays played a role in the awarding of large merit-based scholarships.
Dr. Stone featured in San Mateo Daily Journal
San Mateo Daily Journal reporter Sue Lempert sat down and interviewed Dr. Stone on the value of a four-year college degree. Read more at San Mateo Daily Journal, July 20, 2015 edition.
Dr. Stone Presents at National Conference
Dr. Stone presented on “Rehabbing Your Image” – to more than 50 college counselors at the Independent Educational Consultants Association national conference in Baltimore, MD. Presenting with Dr. Stone were Dr. Rebecca Joseph of Cal State LA, Valerie Gregory of University of VA, and Evan Reader of the Cooke Foundation. The trip to Baltimore included a visit with a former student, now attending Johns Hopkins University.
Johns Hopkins University
New Common Application Questions for Class of 2016
We are pleased to share the 2015-2016 Essay Prompts with you. New language appears in italics:
2015-16 Common Application Essay Prompts
1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
