32 partner colleges empowering rural and small-town students to achieve their academic goals.
07/25/2024
After an incredibly successful first year, the STARS College Network has announced plans to double in size! 16 new colleges will join the network, expanding opportunities for students from small towns and rural areas. Learn more about the expansion and our new partners through the link in our bio!
06/12/2024
In May, UChicago welcomed 32 incredible students to campus for a three-day fly-in program! Attendees engaged with representatives from Brown University, Case Western Reserve University, The Ohio State University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Keep an eye on starscollegenetwork.org Events tab for updates on future fly-in programs!
02/27/2024
Don’t forget to register for next week’s virtual panel!
02/02/2024
Are you interested in learning more about the college transfer process? Join us for next week’s virtual panel!
01/19/2024
Register for next week’s panel on financial aid through the link in our bio!
01/12/2024
Do you want to use your ideas to solve the world’s most pressing challenges? Consider applying to Rise! The STARS College Network is committed to connecting students from small-town and rural backgrounds with opportunities to help them succeed which is why we are a proud partner of Rise!
08/16/2023
Are you interested in free, on-campus programing? Columbia University, Brown University, and the University of Chicago are all hosting fly-in programs and applications are open now! To learn more about on-campus events, check out the “Events” tab on starscollegenetwork.org.
05/17/2023
Over the last few days, 26 rural students participated in The Stars College Network Fly-In Program at The University of Chicago. While on campus, they engaged in a model class and admissions workshops, and of course, enjoyed some deep dish pizza!
STARS partner schools across the country will be hosting similar fly-in programs throughout the year. Be on the lookout for more information about how and when to apply for these programs!
05/01/2023
05/01/2023
Our monthly STARS College Network Panels kick off tomorrow with a conversation about holistic review! Learn what holistic review is and how colleges implement this process to evaluate applications. Registration can be found under the events tab on starscollegenetwork.org.
04/20/2023
The final virtual event during the STARS College Network Week will take place next Thursday, April 27th. Join current students from Yale, WashU, OSU, and Iowa to learn more about college life and the transition from a rural or small-town school to a large university. Registration can be found under the “Events” tab on starscollegenetwork.org.