Creativity in STEM: What Sets Applicants Apart at MIT, Stanford, and Other Top Programs
Join us on Tuesday, September 30 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET for an engaging session on how creativity in STEM can set your student apart in college admissions, plus practical tips to navigate the process with confidence.
Ideal for parents with teens in grades 7-11
Did you know: Nobel Prize winners are 3x more likely to have creative hobbies than their peers?
For years, getting into a top STEM program meant acing exams and stacking up technical skills. But that’s no longer enough.
As fields like AI, biotechnology, and environmental science drive the next wave of innovation, selective colleges such as MIT, Caltech, and Stanford are seeking students who can pair creativity with technical expertise to solve real-world challenges.
If your student is serious about STEM, this is a conversation you can’t miss.
💡What You’ll Learn:
- Why creativity is now a critical skill for top STEM programs
- How to build a standout academic + extracurricular profile that blends innovation with technical rigor
- Actionable strategies to help your student showcase their creativity and gain a real admissions advantage
- Common missteps STEM families make and how to avoid them
📄 Exclusive Gift for Attendees! Get a free copy of the Creativity in STEM ebook. This expert-backed guide is full of practical tips and insights to help your student thrive on their STEM journey.

Your Speaker

Kevin McMullin
Founder and Chief Education Officer, Collegewise
Kevin McMullin is the founder and Chief Education Officer at Collegewise. He has delivered over 500 presentations to discuss college admissions planning, employee engagement, and small business success. As long as the speeches don’t require Kevin to solve any math problems, he always does a bang-up job. Kevin graduated from UC Irvine with majors in English and history and he has a college admissions counseling certificate from UCLA.
About Collegewise
Since 1999, our team of 100+ counselors has dedicated their expertise to creating a worry-free, effortless college application process for students of all levels.
Collegewise empowers students academically and relieves parents of their project management duties through our personalized counseling and tutoring programs.
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