debapplebaum@gmail.com / 847.562.6280
"The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows." Sydney Harris
Background
Background
Background
I am dedicated to empowering students to share their stories in a way that reflects creativity, strengths, and individuality. Capturing the essence of meaningful experiences, I strategically guide the student through self-discovery to encourage introspection and insights. As a result, the completed essay conveys passion and depth. I earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree from Harvard University. I am a proud mom of two college students. My son attends the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Social Psychology and a double minor in Sports Management and Criminology, Law, & Society on the Pre-Law track. My daughter is studying at the College of Wooster, earning majors in French/Francophone Studies and Spanish, along with minors in Russian and German. She dreams of working for the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer.
Services
Background
Background
- Effectively assist students to identify themes and content for the Common Application Essay, Coalition Application Essay, and Supplemental Essays.
- Brainstorm sessions with the students to uncover their own core values, struggles, and lessons learned.
- Strategically create a structural format and fine-tune the narrative to create a compelling essay.
- Ascertain the essay goals to assure that the students have a clear direction and understanding of their contributions to the educational experience.
- Distinguish the student from the other applicants through the expression of authenticity and specificity.
- Proofreading and revisions offered throughout the process from inception to conception.