Admissions Consulting
Bloom works with students and families from start to finish in applying to private/independent schools, boarding schools, colleges, universities, and graduate programs in the US, UK, Canada, and worldwide. We help navigate the complex world of admissions through personalized coaching and guidance, strategizing on all facets of the application process.
The Full Suite Of Services
Undergraduate Admissions
Business School Applications
Private, Independent School, And Boarding School Admissions
Transfer Admissions
Graduate Admissions
Law School Applications
Medical School Applications
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Business School Applications
Bloom helps countless students achieve their business school goals, offering great insight into the business school application process. Business school applications are some of the most challenging and rewarding out there, often requiring multiple essays and significant time and effort to complete. Stress is usually compounded by the fact that most applicants are working while applying, some while also studying for entrance exams. At Bloom, we work with applicants to highlight strengths, draft clear statements about their career and future goals, and present themselves effectively to business school admissions committees. Bloom is especially passionate about the critical interview component of the b-school application, offering 360-view preparation as a central part of the application process.
Graduate Admissions
At Bloom, we love working with students on applications to all different kinds of graduate programs around the world, including but not limited to the US, UK, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, and Ireland. Whether you’re interested in applying for a Master’s or Ph.D. in Film, Theological Studies, Engineering, Public Health, or any other type of program, Bloom assists with everything from school selection to reference letters to essays, and every little detail in between.
Law School Applications
The dreaded LSAT is what most people think of when they consider applying to law school; fortunately, law school admissions look for more than just strong LSAT scores. Law school applications can be multifaceted, differing based on region, applicant type, etc. Bloom guides students through the entire process, including identifying which schools are best based on the student’s interests and needs, drafting and editing personal statements, resume-building, and completing applications.
Medical School Applications
Applying to medical school can be a long and intensive process. At Bloom, we help students alleviate the stress by guiding them through the many components of med school applications in Canada, the US, and abroad. We assist with everything from school selection, personal statement drafting, editing, and review, resume/CV and autobiographical sketch work to MMI and CASPer Preparation. Though it is preferable to contact us before you begin, we have successfully helped students at various stages throughout the application timeline. Whether you need help presenting yourself in the best possible light the first time around, are on your second or third try applying, or just need targeted MMI preparation, we can help.
Private, Independent School, And Boarding School Admissions
With our extensive, firsthand experience attending top independent and boarding schools, we are highly knowledgeable about the challenges of not only applying to but also succeeding at one of these institutions. Bloom helps students to identify best-fit schools based on the student’s/family’s criteria and by getting to know students and families very well. Bloom walks clients through the process from beginning to end, including selecting schools, interviewing, visiting, essay writing, and taking the necessary standardized tests for admission.
Transfer Admissions
Transferring can be uniquely stressful because for many students it feels like their last chance to get it right in terms of school choice. Added stress comes from transferring to educational institutions in different countries or regions where the evaluation criteria and grading systems are different. The reality is that there are many options when it comes to the transfer process and that no door is every really closed. Bloom offers countless solutions and paths for students in the transfer process, helping them realize the options they have available to them and assisting them with every step along the way.
Undergraduate Admissions
The undergraduate admissions process is becoming increasingly complex, not just for US universities, but also for Canada, the UK, and abroad. Students begin to prepare for this process as early as grade 9/freshman year through effective course planning and studying for standardized testing. Bloom helps navigate the many components of the undergraduate application process, providing tailored guidance and strategic advice to make an inherently overwhelming process a fun and rewarding experience. US applications are a favorite here at Bloom!
Art, Design & Music School Admissions
At Bloom, we assist many students who have specialized talents in art, design, and music. We have extensive experience helping students navigate the arts school admissions process, including the submission of portfolios, accessing and signing up for events like National Portfolio Day, and recommending summer programs and resources to help support the creation of portfolios in all artistic mediums.
Bloom students are regularly admitted to top art & design and music programs, including Parsons at the New School, Rhode Island School of Design, University of the Arts London (UAL), encompassing Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion, Berklee College of Music, and many, many more.
Athletic Recruiting
For elite athletes, the process of applying can be very different from the “regular” channels. Athletes face a unique pressure in having to present themselves to coaches, learn about the NCAA and its regulations, focus on their sport, and juggle academics and standardized testing simultaneously. Bloom helps ease the enormous pressure on athletes to help them find their fit: a balance of academics and athletics that suits their needs and their family’s budget.
Bloom works individually with many student-athletes on the recruiting process. We are also a premier partner with the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour to support their athletes navigate admissions and recruiting to achieve the best possible success academically and athletically.
Career Counseling
Bloom offers career guidance and advice, working with individuals to set goals, uncover and pursue interests, create professional resumes and cover letters, and secure jobs and internships.
Internship Preparation & Guidance
Bloom helps students access internships and job opportunities, advising them on where they should be looking, what kinds of jobs are available, and in applying to these jobs. Figuring out where to begin can often be the hardest part. At Bloom, we take the time to get to know students and applicants very well so that we can better assist them in this critical process.
Bloom helps students access job opportunities across all industries, including specialized areas that are hard to enter such as investment banking, sales and trade, and private equity.
Executive Function & Organizational Skills
Executive functioning is perhaps the most essential service we offer at Bloom, since it is universally imperative for success. Executive functioning and organizational skills are necessary for students to create a strong foundation for their education, careers, and lives.
Effective planning, prioritization, and time management are critical building blocks to achieving any goals, yet so many people struggle with them. We help students understand how to balance activities, how to allocate time to studying, and how to maximize their strengths and mitigate their weaknesses so they can move forward in their careers and lives with greater self-awareness and confidence.
Institutional Services
Bloom’s mission to help a diverse array of students is supported by our institutional offerings.
By sharing knowledge and expertise with high schools, we can reach a wider audience and ultimately help more students achieve their goals.
How We Help
We work with high schools to support their university counselors and counseling departments in best assisting their own students to navigate the admissions process in a variety of ways including, but not limited to:
- Educating counselors and/or students on the different types of schools and programs in different countries
- Providing feedback and guidance on writing strong letters of recommendation
- Sharing knowledge about important elements of personal statements and how to best evaluate them for students
- Laying out the recruiting process and timelines
Specialized Programs
At Bloom, we support students in every step of their academic journeys, including accessing the types of opportunities that will help them succeed throughout high school, college, and beyond.
We are experienced in everything from selecting and completing study abroad applications to helping formulate a meaningful plan for a GAP year to assisting with competitive research and scholarship programs such as Fulbright and Schwarzman Scholars. These programs and opportunities can be essential to learning about different fields, honing specific academic and professional skills, and developing insight into diverse areas that can contribute to career success.
- Study Abroad Programs
- GAP Year Options and Opportunities
- Summer Programs (high school and university)
- Research/Scholars Programs
Standardized Testing
Bloom prepares students for a variety of admissions tests to complement the admissions process, with demonstrated success in significant score improvement through a tailored approach.
SAT and ACT
Bloom does one-on-one and small group sessions for students to assist with SAT and ACT tests through a targeted and strategy-based approach, with proven success in significant score improvement. For more information about these tests, please visit www.collegeboard.org and www.act.org.
In addition to the standard admissions tests, Bloom offers subject-specific tutoring for SAT subject tests, required for some competitive programs and recommended for others. Bloom assists students in determining which tests to write and helps prepare them for those tests.
In addition to the common standardized test prep offerings, such as those for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT, we also offer a full suite of international curriculum tutoring and test prep services for the IB, GCSE, and other programs.
Tutoring
Bloom offers tutoring across all subject areas at the high school and university levels. Please inquire for questions about specific course areas.
At Bloom, we support students by offering tutoring services across all curricula, from AP to IB, advanced, honors, and standard courses, in addition to university courses in a wide range of fields. Helping students better understand and enjoy the material they are learning translates to greater academic confidence, which leads to success in university and beyond.
Student Acceptances
- Colleges of Arts and Sciences
- Engineering
- Business
- Music
- Arts
- Highly competitive specialized programs: Art, Technology & Business, Management & Technology, Business & Life Sciences, Direct-Entry Medical School
- Top Business Schools, admitted regularly and in 2+2 / direct-entry programs in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia
- Top Law Schools in the US, Canada, and the UK
- Top Medical Schools in Canada, the US, and Europe
- Graduate (Master’s and PhD) programs across all fields (Computer Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, History, International Relations, English, Public Policy)
