Katie Blue, Founder
The Blue Admission
Story
Katie Blue launched Blue Admission in 2015.
Back then, Blue Admission was a "side hustle," fueled by years of professional experience in university admissions and a strong belief that, with a little help and guidance, families could navigate the university application process with less stress and more confidence.
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Over the last ten years, Blue Admission has thrived solely through word-of-mouth recommendations and the generosity of the students and families Katie has been fortunate enough to work with.
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In 2024, Katie took the leap, leaving her corporate career behind to make Blue Admission her primary focus.
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Meet Katie Blue
Katie grew up in the Midwest (Southwest Missouri, specifically—shout out to Nixa, MO!) and attended the University of Missouri - Columbia, where she majored in English with an emphasis in Linguistics and earned a minor in Business.
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Katie’s professional career began early—filling nail holes and sweeping up construction debris in the houses her mother designed, her father built, and her family often lived in. Both first-generation college graduates, Katie's parents used their education to forge their own path as small business owners. It was hard, unpredictable, and inspiring. These early experiences taught the value of working hard to create something beautiful.
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Professionally, Katie has worked in sales, advertising, university admission, international education, and edtech.
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Her first admissions job at Missouri University of Science and Technology was an unexpected entry into what would become a lifelong career.
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After relocating her family to Houston, Texas, Katie served as the Assistant Director of Admission at Rice University before joining The Village School, where she worked to build a comprehensive college planning and application support program for a newly established private high school.
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Katie brings over 16 years of experience in university admissions, student advising, mentoring, essay writing, and coaching to the guidance and support she offers. Katie's students have earned admission to all 20 of the U.S. News & World Report top 20 National Universities, as well as countless other admission placements at best-fit U.S. and international university programs.