Is your teen ready to apply for college?
Blue Stars Admissions Consulting knows what it takes to get into top schools and is here to guide your teen every step of the way. Our team of admissions wizards provide you and your teen with a clear map of the journey to their dream school, ensuring your teen is always organized and on time. Our unique approach inspires your teen to develop their individuality and express what sets them apart from other candidates.
Our Admissions service is for those who want maximum support with all aspects of applying to schools. We will guide you and your teen through the application process from beginning to end, paying special attention to your teen’s strengths and goals.
Our Admissions Consulting service includes:
A comprehensive, initial evaluation
Assistance with school research and selection:
- Help with admissions essays and the technical aspects of the admissions process
- Suggested supplemental reading or research
Comprehensive, Initial Evaluation
Through extensive interviews, we will assess your student’s admissions profile from an academic, professional and personal perspective. This process allows us to gain a deep understanding of who your teen is and what they want to achieve.
School Research and Selection
Selecting potential schools is exciting. It can also be confusing. Our School Selection Service provides analytical tools for thorough decision-making. The service includes:
Research into programs that fit your teen’s interests and goals, taking into account the school’s reputation and strengths in the chosen field of study, as well as your teen’s career and life goals
Detailed listing of schools with rankings, application requirements, appropriate departments, relevant faculty and comments on overall fit
A research sheet featuring clear school descriptions, as well as links to blogs and reviews specific to each school
Assistance with Admissions Essays
Crafting a compelling personal statement is an essential part of the application process. Here your teen can express their individuality, showcasing what sets them apart from other candidates. Your teen will partner with a Blue Stars mentor to create and refine a personal statement that will grab the attention of the admissions officers. We provide offline editing in addition to face-to-face collaboration.
Face-to-Face Meetings
Communication is key. Whether in person or online, our regularly scheduled face-to-face meetings are instrumental to achieving success. We discuss everything from strategy and essay writing, to school selection and applications, ensuring your teen is on the right track every step of the way.
Suggested Supplemental Reading or Research
We will provide resources customized to your teen’s interests and aspirations. Your teen will receive links to articles, books, websites, videos, audio and online classes that will inspire them to deepen their core interests and develop valuable material for the admissions essays.
Your teen will also receive:
Assistance with the school counselor’s questionnaire to secure the best report possible
Help with requesting letters of recommendation
A final check of each application
“I highly recommend Blue Stars. I love the approach that Dr. M and Helen take – they helped my son think through his interests, suggested opportunities, set goals, and continually challenged him to do better.”
“Amy is excellent. She is sharp, incisive, precise and discerning.”
“I highly recommend Blue Stars. I love the approach that Dr. M and Helen take – they helped my son think through his interests, suggested opportunities, set goals, and continually challenged him to do better.”
“Amy is excellent. She is sharp, incisive, precise and discerning.”
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