The STEM Track: Essential High School Steps for Aspiring Scientists & Engineers
Join us on Tuesday, February 24 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, along with practical guidance to navigate the process with confidence.
Designed for parents of students in grades 7–11
How can your student stand out in an increasingly competitive STEM admissions landscape?
For many families, success in STEM has long been associated with strong grades, advanced coursework, and high test scores. While these criteria still matter, they are no longer enough on their own.
As innovation accelerates in areas such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and environmental science, selective colleges are seeking students who combine strong technical ability with creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
If your student is aiming for STEM, understanding this shift early can make a meaningful difference in their college admissions outcomes.
💡What You’ll Learn:
- Why creativity is now a critical skill for top STEM programs like Rice, MIT, and UC Berkeley
- How to develop a compelling academic and extracurricular profile that reflects both depth and originality
- Concrete ways students can demonstrate initiative and creative thinking within STEM
- Common pitfalls families encounter when planning for STEM and how to avoid them
🎁 Exclusive Gift for Attendees!
All attendees will receive a free copy of the ebook Creativity in STEM, a research-informed guide with insights and examples to help your student build a thoughtful STEM pathway.

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.
Say goodbye to application stress and welcome a new, streamlined experience with Collegewise.

