What made North Star different for me was working with someone who had actually been through the process herself. Knowing my counselor was a Brown University graduate gave me so much confidence—she understood exactly what colleges look for and how to get there. She was always available to answer my questions, no matter how small, and guided me patiently through every draft, deadline, and decision. Having her by my side made the entire process feel less stressful and more achievable, and I’m so grateful for the personal attention and insight I received.

In the beginning of my university application I was very confused where I wanted to go or what courses would be the best for me. However, after speaking to Priyal, I had a clearer idea of what I wanted to do in my future. She helped me understand the differences between location and courses in a simple and concise manner, allowing me to easily make my final decision for universities. I was always confused between computer science, data science, and business, but after Priyal helped me break down the differences between each course I was finally able to make my final decision choosing data science in Northeastern (Boston) which was my top choice for university. She made the process very easy and smooth even when I had a lot of trouble balancing studies and playing and training cricket. Priyal was also able to enhance my activity list from what I thought was the bare minimum, into something that was able to catch universities attention.

Working with North Star was the best decision I made during my college applications. They helped me turn my ideas into essays that sounded like me—personal, polished, and authentic. They also showed me how to connect my extracurriculars into a clear story, which really strengthened my applications. I always felt supported, understood, and encouraged. Thanks to their guidance, I was accepted to schools like Northeastern and Indiana University.