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Every College School Student Needs a North Star

A personalized roadmap from 9th grade to senior year — so you feel prepared, not panicked.

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100+ students successfully placed in top 25 colleges

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TRUSTED BY STUDENTS FROM

American Heritage
Pinecrest High School
Gulliver Prep
Alonzo & Tracy Mourning
Miami Country Day
Why Choose North Star

Your Guiding Light to College Admission

Applying to college doesn't start senior year. We help families get ahead with personalized guidance, expert touch points, and bite-sized goals along the way.

Personalized Approach

We create tailored plans that consider your unique strengths, interests, and goals for a personalized roadmap.

Expert Guidance

Our team includes graduates from Stanford, Harvard, and other top universities who've navigated the complex admissions process.

Comprehensive Planning

From course selection to extracurriculars and essays, we help you build a compelling profile, one step at a time.

How It Works

Your College Preparation Journey

A simple, effective process designed to guide you from where you are to where you want to be, helping students stress less and achieve more.

Onboarding

Share your goals, interests, and concerns.

Custom Roadmap

Get a tailored plan personalized just for you.

Biweekly Check-ins

Stay on track with reminders & support.

Progress Tracking

Monitor milestones and celebrate wins.

Office Hours

Additional support when you need it most.

Final Application

Submit with confidence and peace of mind.

Start with a quick survey
For Students

Your Path to College Confidence

We've been in your shoes. Now we're here to help you navigate the college applications journey with less stress and more clarity.

  • Know exactly what to focus on each quarter, semester, and summer

  • Smart progress tracking tool built for students

  • Build standout activities that reflect your passions

  • Get guidance from mentors who've been in your shoes

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For Parents

Built for Parents Who Plan Ahead

We provide the structure and clarity you want for your child's college admissions journey.

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  • Monthly progress reports sent directly to your inbox

  • Stay informed with advisor updates every semester

  • Dedicated office hours to answer parent questions

  • Flexible plans for families with multiple children

Success Stories

What Our Families Say

There are people who help you put together a great application... and then there are people like those at North Star who really go above and beyond. They took the time to really understand me, helping me discover which majors and career paths truly aligned with my passions. When I felt lost or overwhelmed, they were always there to guide me. Their genuine care and support made all the difference.

Sarah K., Student

Yale University, Class of 2027

My daughter had big dreams for college. And I struggled to find the right way to support her. Even with sending her to the best private school, the one-on-one guidance she needed for the application process just wasn't there. That's when a friend recommended North Star, and I couldn't be more grateful. Their team provided the personalized support she needed. They helped with school selection, essays, and every detail in between. The stress of the process melted away, and for the first time, I felt confident that she was putting her best foot forward.

Jennifer M., Parent

Daughter attending Duke University

In my 15 years as a guidance counselor, I've rarely met someone who connects with students the way Faris does. When he speaks to our students, whether they're anxious seniors or wide-eyed freshmen, he brings such clarity to the college process. What impresses me most is how he helps students align their genuine interests with their academic goals. It's not just about getting into college. It's about finding the right fit and thriving there. His genuine care for each student's success is evident in everything he does.

Ms. Allen

High School Guidance Counselor

Our Team

Meet Our Team

What started as a passion for helping friends and family has grown into a mission to make college admissions simpler and less stressful.

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Faris Qubain

Faris Qubain leads North Star's Strategic College Planning initiatives. Faris has been actively helping with college admissions and application strategies for over a decade. He currently serves as the President of the Stanford Alumni Association of Florida. Prior to North Star, he worked in Private Equity, Management Consulting, and founded multiple startup companies. He graduated from Stanford with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. Faris is proudly from and continues to reside in Miami, Florida.
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Kehan Wang

Kehan Wang leads North Star's Technology team. Kehan graduated from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. He is passionate about creating technologies and products that make students' lives less stressful and more productive, so they can focus on what really matters: growing into the person they want to become. He is the Founder of Leaf Study, a platform that helps college students manage their time more effectively. Kehan is originally from China and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Shawn Filer

Shawn Filer leads North Star's Strategic College Advisory initiatives. Shawn has a Master's Degree in Education from Stanford University. He is currently a Tech Entrepreneur in Residence with Alchemist Accelerator, a venture-backed initiative focused on accelerating the development of early-stage entrepreneurial ventures that provides access to impactful mentorship and structured pathways to fundraising. Prior to pursuing his own venture, he was consulting at McKinsey & Co. Shawn is from and currently resides in Ferguson, Missouri.
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Tena Palomino

Tena Palomino leads North Star's Career Exploration and Executive Functioning Coaching initiatives. Tena has helped coach hundreds of students better prepare for and successfully navigate entering the workforce. She is Co-Founder of JS Career Services and VP of People at MAFÉ Resources, she brings a process-driven approach to growth, empowering both businesses and individuals to show up at their best and thrive through change. Tena is from Chicago and currently resides in Miami.

Our Story

With combined experience of over a century, our team has been a trusted resource for students navigating the path to college — what began as informal guidance for family and friends for most of us, soon evolved into a shared mission: to bring clarity and confidence to the college admissions process. We have witnessed how even the most capable students and devoted parents can feel overwhelmed. Whether it was staying up late with anxious family friends poring over applications or listening to students unsure of where to begin, these experiences deeply resonated with us. They revealed a clear need for a better, more supportive approach — and from that, North Star was born.
Our philosophy is simple: start early, plan thoughtfully, and trust the process. We believe with the right tools and guidance, the college application preparation experience can shift from one of stress and confusion to one of discovery, growth, and achievement.
Pricing

Invest in Your Child's Future

Decades of Experience. One Predictable Monthly Fee.

Basic

Start planning with confidence

$26/month
  • Personalized 4-year roadmap
  • Recommended class schedule
  • Expert kickoff consultation
  • Parent portal access
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Pro

Full support, every semester

$79/month
  • Everything in Basic
  • Resume support
  • AI academic assistant
  • Semesterly advisor check-ins
  • Monthly office hours
  • Community Discord access

Premium

Tailored support, your way

$199/month
  • Everything in Pro
  • Monthly advisor check-ins
  • Weekly office hours
  • Career exploration & executive functioning coaching
  • Direct advisor access
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? We've Got You Covered

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