Estrela Consulting Blog

We are incredibly proud of our Class of 2025 Estrela students and feel fortunate to have played a role in their college search processes. Our students this year have received offers of admission to 150 different colleges and universities in 35 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Scotland. Talk about finding FIT! In addition, this group of students has been awarded more than $12 MILLION in ...

The first Saturday in May. Whether you're all about the horses or more into the fashion scene, there's something special about the tradition and energy of Derby Day. In that spirit, we’re taking a look at some college programs that connect to the world of equestrian sports. There are quite a few schools with riding teams and equine majors, but the ones we’re featuring here have unique ...

*UPDATED April 2025! Are you looking for additional money for college? While many colleges offer automatic consideration for scholarships based on your application for admission, many also have scholarships with additional application requirements and/or deadlines that vary from the published application plans. As if the college search and application process isn't complicated enough, the ease of ...

If you are an avid golfer, or someone who simply loves the game - did you know you could earn a college degree focused on golf? Whether you are someone who aspires to be a PGA pro, or maybe you would love to work on course management or design, we will drive a few options right down the fairway for you!

They're here! They're here! If you're like us you've been patiently waiting for the 2025-26 Common App Essay Prompts to be announced. Spoiler Alert: the folks at the Common App have actually decided to keep the same prompts that were used during the 2024-25 application cycle.