Top Five Summer Pre-College Art Programs
Using summer pre-college programs to deepen artistic interests and determine [...]
Dr. M’s 10 Favorite Summer Programs
The right plan makes all the difference in successful [...]
Don’t Lock Yourself into One Career Goal: A College Junior Offers Advice to High School Students
The best part of Blue Stars is becoming friends with [...]
As Acceptance Rates Fall, Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever
Admissions rates are falling quite dramatically, and not just at [...]
7 Core Personality that Impress Top Colleges (It’s Not What You Think!)
I spend a great deal of time in consultation sessions [...]
Our New College Planning Workbook for 9th and 10th Graders!
At Blue Stars, we define TEEN POWER as: Knowing who [...]
Harvard Admissions Demystified: What Can We Learn?
Harvard doesn’t appreciate applicants who are too techie or give [...]
Interview with Blue Stars Art Mentor Nicole Mueller
What was your favorite thing about being an admissions officer [...]
Comparing Art Colleges: Where to Start and What to Look For (Part II)
In Part I, we shared the story of Jacob, a talented [...]
Comparing Art Colleges: Where to Start and What to Look For (Part I)
When Dr. M and I first met Jacob as a junior [...]