Meet Blue Stars Counselor Wai Cheng
Meet Wai Cheng, a Wharton MBA graduate, who offers expert college admissions counseling, guiding students to top-tier universities like MIT, Stanford, and Yale.
College Admissions the Calm Way – A Talk by Dr. Amy Morgenstern
The college admissions process is constantly evolving, and it can be extremely challenging for parents and students to navigate admissions on their own.
Demystifying the UC Personal Insight Questions
Applying to the University of California (UC) is a unique journey that demands thoughtful reflection and authentic storytelling.
Your College Major DOES NOT Define Your Future Income
Join Dr. Amy Morgenstern, founder and CEO of Blue Stars Admissions Consulting, and Jin Chow, Co-founder and COO of Polygence, as they delve into a transformative conversation that challenges long-held beliefs about the earning power of STEM versus humanities majors.
Intro to Dr. M’s College Tours
An intro to Dr. Amy Morgenstern's college tour adventures.
Pathways to Success: Tips from a Blue Stars Alum and Berkeley Undergrad
Meet Evan Davis, a current Berkeley computer science student with a passion for shaping economic policy in the political arena.
UC Personal Insight Questions: Six Essential Tips for Acing Them
In this blog post, we will provide you with six essential tips to help you ace the UC Personal Insight Questions and make a lasting impression on UC admissions officers.
Is It Advantageous to Answer Personal Insight Question 8?
Personal Insight Question 8 demands deep introspection, creativity, and a delicate balance between showcasing your unique qualities and character without coming across as boastful.
Interview with Dr. Irena Smith – Author of The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays
What is it like to live in ultra-aspirational Palo Alto, gain experience as a Stanford University admissions officer, work privately with ultra-ambitious students seeking admission to elite colleges, and mother three children who don't fit into the idealized Silicon Valley model of high-achievement?
10 Things Your 8th Grader Should Be Doing Now for Top College Admissions
By following these critical steps, your child will not only become a strong applicant but also develop essential skills and values for success in college and life.
Students Admitted to 29 Prestigious Summer Courses
We are thrilled to announce that our 9th-11th graders have been accepted into 29 selective summer courses this year.
Interview with former Blue Stars student Naomi Zimmerman
Are you aspiring to delve into opportunities that the world of top-tier colleges offers? Dreaming of a future where you're actively crafting your professional journey?
Exploring the True Value of Humanities and STEM Majors in Career Success
Join Dr. Amy Morgenstern, founder and CEO of Blue Stars Admissions Consulting, and Jin Chow, Co-founder and COO of Polygence, as they delve into a transformative conversation that challenges long-held beliefs about the earning power of STEM versus humanities majors.
On Becoming a Doctor: A Panel Discussion with Dr. M
Dr. M interviews Dr. Roger Fecher, Chief Resident Physician at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, and Hye-Jin Yun, MD candidate and president of the class of 2022 at Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine, on the road to becoming a doctor.
Webinar – AI for All: An Interdisciplinary Introduction
Dive into the interdisciplinary world of AI with the recorded webinar 'AI for All: An Interdisciplinary Introduction.' Discover the diverse applications of AI across various fields, from education and healthcare to journalism and political science.
Ohio Wesleyan College Tour
Blue Stars founder Amy Morgenstern tours Ohio Wesleyan in Ohio.
Oberlin College Tour
Blue Stars founder Amy Morgenstern tours Oberlin College in Ohio.
What Teens Want in the College Admissions Process
Here's a sampling of responses to the question: "What do you wish you’d known about the college admissions process before you started?"
Essential Questions to Ask Before You Hire a College Counselor
Choosing the right college counselor can be a daunting task for families. To ease this process, we've compiled essential questions for you to ask
From Studying Environmental Science at Barnard to a Career on Wall Street: A Blue Stars Alum Shares Her Journey
When Naomi started working with Blue Stars in her sophomore year of high school, she was an avid runner and ardent environmentalist with an interest in science. Flash forward five years, and Naomi is now a graduate of Barnard University working as an analyst in sustainable finance on Wall Street and thoroughly enjoying her life in The Big Apple.
7 Core Personality Traits that Impress Top Colleges (It’s Not What You Think!)
Why is it so important for students to show that they’re a humanist to an elite college? For starters, grades and test scores have come to matter less and less in competitive admissions.
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