The Five Most Important Features of a Successful Stanford Application
In our steady work helping students get admitted to Stanford (working with many of them starting in ninth grade), the Blue Stars counseling team has identified these five qualities as the most important features of a successful Stanford applicant and application.
The Hidden Gems of College Admissions: National Liberal Arts Schools
A degree from a “Little Ivy,” as some of these smaller colleges are known, can be just as valuable – educationally and financially – as a degree from an Ivy League university.
The Effect of the Pandemic on College Admissions
The college admissions process can be a puzzle, especially to parents whose children aspire to attend a top-tier institution. In the past year, it became even more vexing due to the pandemic
A Presentation on College Admissions by Dr. M at Futures and Fusion Academies: September 29
Join me, Dr. M, and the Futures Academy and Fusion Academy of San Mateo for a fun-filled day discussing everything college admissions.
Admissions Survival Toolkit #9: Leap Ahead with these Insider Profiles
What does it take to get into a great school? How do you know how many clubs to join, how to balance academics and volunteering,
Admissions Survival Toolkit #8: Staying Calm
We all know being a student is stressful. And sometimes that stress makes you do weird things you wouldn’t normally do….Do any of these sound
