Having someone to talk to and trust reduced the stress of admissions and let me focus on what I wanted.

I worked with Blue Stars during my college application process, and she helped immensely. Having someone to talk to and trust reduced the stress of admissions and let me focus on what I wanted. She helped me feel confident in… Read more “Having someone to talk to and trust reduced the stress of admissions and let me focus on what I wanted.”

– Nate, Blue Stars student
The Harker School, San Jose, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our family is grateful to have had an opportunity to work with Blue Stars.

Our family is grateful to have had an opportunity to work with Blue Stars. It has been almost a two-year journey for us that ended with great success! Despite the huge time zone difference for an international student living in… Read more “Our family is grateful to have had an opportunity to work with Blue Stars.”

– Alek & Irena, Blue Stars parents
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Choosing Blue Stars was the best decision I ever made.

Choosing Blue Stars was the best decision I ever made. Dr. M convinced me they would find the best college match for my son in our first meeting. She and Helen did it. They dug into every aspect of my… Read more “Choosing Blue Stars was the best decision I ever made.”

– Janet, Blue Stars parent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just wanted to thank Helen for everything over the past few years.

I just wanted to thank Helen for everything over the past few years. She really helped me become more engaged with my academic passions and through her guidance, I was able to find my place in biotech. Before our conversations,… Read more “I just wanted to thank Helen for everything over the past few years.”

– Mia, Blue Stars student
Saratoga High School, Saratoga, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are so grateful for Blue Stars’ support and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking college counseling services.

We extremely appreciate Amy’s exceptional support in guiding our daughter through college planning and the admissions. During the application and essay editing process, Amy’s dedication, patience, and understanding helped our daughter overcome procrastination and complete all of the necessary pieces… Read more “We are so grateful for Blue Stars’ support and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking college counseling services.”

– Sean and Lisa, Blue Stars parents
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Words are not enough to express my gratitude to Blue Stars.

Words are not enough to express my gratitude to Blue Stars. The service has been just phenomenal. I’ve been letting my daughter follow her heart and appreciate the guidance she receives from her counselor, Jen. My wife and I both… Read more “Words are not enough to express my gratitude to Blue Stars.”

– Michael, Blue Stars parent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am incredibly grateful as this process has allowed me to get into my dream school and become a better person

Blue Stars has been helping me for the past four years on not only applying to college, but also giving me advice for living my life and growing to be a well-rounded and responsible person. Blue Stars has allowed me… Read more “I am incredibly grateful as this process has allowed me to get into my dream school and become a better person”

– Amelia, Blue Stars student
Cupertino High School, Cupertino, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process resulted not only in acceptance to our daughter’s dream university, but equally important, in her personal growth.

Amy has been working with our daughter throughout high school. The process resulted not only in acceptance to our daughter’s dream university, but equally important, in her personal growth. Our daughter went from not being well organized and being late… Read more “The process resulted not only in acceptance to our daughter’s dream university, but equally important, in her personal growth.”

– Colin, Blue Stars parent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adam could not have done it without Blue Stars’ support!

We had a wonderful experience working with Blue Stars over the past 4 years. Blue Stars has been incredibly patient, caring, and thoughtful in guiding Adam throughout the college planning and and application essay editing process. Together, Blue Stars and… Read more “Adam could not have done it without Blue Stars’ support!”

– Henry, Blue Stars parent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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