I felt the heavy burden of college applications being lifted off my shoulders
Before I met Amy, I had absolutely no idea what I was going to write about for my personal statements or even how to go about brainstorming. However, after telling her about some of my extracurriculars and interests at our… Read more “I felt the heavy burden of college applications being lifted off my shoulders”
I highly recommend Dr. M and her team for both undergraduate and graduate admissions!
After two unsuccessful attempts applying to graduate school, I reached out to Dr. M and her team to guide me through the process in a more prepared and professional manner. I worked closely with Laura, who not only provided me… Read more “I highly recommend Dr. M and her team for both undergraduate and graduate admissions!”
Dr. M is so much more than just a college counselor. She’s a life mentor.
Dr. M is so much more than just a college counselor. She’s a life mentor. I first started working with Dr. M during my freshman year when I had no direction, let alone any motivation. I resented the idea of… Read more “Dr. M is so much more than just a college counselor. She’s a life mentor.”
The best there is!
I started working with Amy pretty early on in the game, around the summer of ’10. I don’t even know where to begin to praise her work. The first time I met her, she was extremely confident in her ability… Read more “The best there is!”
Without the direction or the financial resources I needed, the idea of pursuing my B.A. seemed overwhelming
After two unsuccessful years of applying as a transfer student to four-year universities, I realized I wasn’t clear on what I wanted out of school or my career. Working with Blue Stars was a major reset. For my third attempt, I started… Read more “Without the direction or the financial resources I needed, the idea of pursuing my B.A. seemed overwhelming”
Working with Ms. Ingerson and Dr. M throughout the application process, I learned to think critically and creatively about myself, allowing me to put pen to paper
After three years of high school and 17 years of life, I knew I had stories I wanted to tell, lessons I wanted to share, and ideas I wanted to communicate. However, I had no clue which experiences were unique… Read more “Working with Ms. Ingerson and Dr. M throughout the application process, I learned to think critically and creatively about myself, allowing me to put pen to paper”
She continuously presented me with a multitude of opportunities
When I first started working with Dr. M at the end of sophomore year, I was quite skeptical of college counseling and was afraid of being forced into a mold. Dr. M completely shattered these misgivings. Rather than telling me… Read more “She continuously presented me with a multitude of opportunities”
Most college admission consultants are probably good at helping students submit grammatically and structurally correct essays and applications. Blue Stars Admissions Consulting, however, goes well beyond that.
Most college admission consultants are probably good at helping students submit grammatically and structurally correct essays and applications. Blue Stars Admissions Consulting, however, goes well beyond that. They are exceptionally adept at connecting with their students at a deeper level, helping… Read more “Most college admission consultants are probably good at helping students submit grammatically and structurally correct essays and applications. Blue Stars Admissions Consulting, however, goes well beyond that.”
She landed a coveted research position at an Ivy League laboratory
My daughter and I had the good fortune of working with Dr. Amy Morgenstern over the last year. After an arduous vetting process, we chose Dr. M, who was clearly the most qualified among the admissions consultants we interviewed. What… Read more “She landed a coveted research position at an Ivy League laboratory”
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