FAQs About Blue Stars Admissions Consulting
How is Blue Stars different from other college admissions and planning services?
At Blue Stars, your teen is not just a set of grades and test scores. Our highly successful admissions counselors take the time to get to know your teen, exploring every nook and cranny of their talents and experience. We will learn about them, and they will learn about themselves. We dive deep into their passions, interests, and goals. We will empower them to express their individual brilliance in ways that capture the attention of top schools.
What is it like to work with Blue Stars?
Our process will transform and inspire your teen in ways that might surprise both of you. A dedicated admissions counselor will work side-by-side with your teen through all stages of the admissions process. The counselor will ask your teen about their passions and schools of interest, helping them gain creative inspiration, insight, and guidance on both the personal and academic levels. Your teen’s counselor will become a trusted mentor who will guide them along the path to their dream school.
In short, we take what your teen has to offer and make it shine. Your teen will learn how to:
Identify and ignite their passions
Solve problems on their own
Become more organized and focused
Write eloquently
Operate effectively in the larger world
“If Amy is in the business in 18-20 years (lol), I’ll be back again and send my kids to her!”
“Bottom line: my daughter, who does not hail from a top-tier college, landed a coveted research position at an Ivy League laboratory, beating out hundreds of other candidates. I credit much of this amazing outcome to Amy.”
“If Amy is in the business in 18-20 years (lol), I’ll be back again and send my kids to her!”
“Bottom line: my daughter, who does not hail from a top-tier college, landed a coveted research position at an Ivy League laboratory, beating out hundreds of other candidates. I credit much of this amazing outcome to Amy.”
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