Meet the Founders
At Strategic Admissions, our team combines decades of academic leadership, communications strategy, and parental insight to guide every student’s journey. We understand the complexities of the admissions landscape and are committed to delivering expert, personalized support at every step.
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| Kristin Bidoshi, Ph.D. | Mary Blazevich |
Kristin Bidoshi, Ph.D. is a lifelong educator with over two decades of experience mentoring students toward academic success. A professor at Union College and former Dean of Studies, Kristin has advised hundreds of students on course planning, academic strategy, scholarships and fellowships, and post-graduate pathways. As Dean, she provided strategic oversight for programs such as the Academic Opportunity Program, Leadership in Medicine and Health Professions, the Scholars Program, Post-Graduate Fellowships, Undergraduate Research, Peer Mentoring, Academic Counseling, Advising, and General Education. During the academic year, Kristin teaches a first-year writing seminar, writing across the curriculum courses, and Russian language, literature, and culture. Kristin brings insider institutional knowledge of higher education, compassionate support of students, and the personal insight of a parent—successfully guiding her own children through the college admissions process to Cornell University and George Washington University. |
Mary Blazevich’s expertise is largely focused on strategic communications. Equipped with decades of experience serving in communications, lobbying, and other forms of both subtle and not-so-subtle persuasion, she’s hyper-vigilant in ensuring delivery of a consistent, harmonious, and effective message. Knowing how to get a message across in an authentic manner and making a memorable impression is her specialty. Mary also has significant practical experience with a range of background issues and challenges that arise during the college admissions and preparatory process, including considerations such as how and whether academic accommodations may transfer from high school to college. She is also the mother of two college students. |