We're three Ivy League students who believe the college admissions process should celebrate authenticity over performance.
Blueprint was founded by students who recently experienced the college admissions process firsthand. We know what it's like to navigate the pressure, uncertainty, and endless advice. That's why we created Blueprint—to offer a different kind of guidance.
As high school students, we each struggled with the same question: How do we build an authentic application when everyone seems to be optimizing for the same metrics?
Through trial, error, and reflection, we each found our own answers. We pursued genuine interests, developed real expertise, and presented ourselves authentically. And it worked—not just in terms of college acceptances, but in terms of discovering academic paths we're genuinely passionate about.
Now, as current students at highly selective institutions, we've created Blueprint to share what we learned. We offer the guidance we wish we'd had: honest, student-centered advice focused on authenticity rather than optimization.
Recent Experience: We went through the modern admissions process ourselves, very recently. We understand the current landscape in a way that traditional consultants simply can't.
Student Perspective: As current students, we can speak candidly about what actually matters in college admissions versus what's just noise. We know what selective colleges are really looking for because we see it around us every day.
Authenticity First: We refuse to help students manufacture personas or pad resumes. Our approach is built on the belief that genuine intellectual engagement beats strategic positioning every time.
We work with a limited number of students to ensure everyone receives personalized, thoughtful guidance. We're not running a factory—we're building relationships with students and families who share our values.
Every student we work with gets our full attention, honest feedback, and genuine investment in their success. We measure that success not just by acceptances, but by whether students discover academic directions that excite them.
We help students present who they truly are, not who they think admissions officers want them to be.
We prioritize meaningful expertise over superficial breadth in activities and interests.
We provide candid feedback and realistic guidance, even when it's not what you want to hear.
We work collaboratively with students and families, respecting your values and goals.