Estrela Consulting Blog

As we approach the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, we were curious about the role of college athletes in this major event. It's clear that college athletics has played a pivotal role for Olympic athletes for many years. In fact, 75% of athletes representing the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have competed collegiately. According to the NCAA, 228 ...

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month in honor of the Stonewall Riots that took place during this month in 1969. Recent studies have shown that LGBTQ+ youth experience significantly higher rates of mental health issues, often stemming from a lack of support in their own homes or communities. For LGBTQ+ students trying to navigate the college search process, identifying institutions where they may feel safe, ...

We are incredibly proud of our Class of 2024 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 138 different colleges and universities in 30 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. Talk about finding FIT! In addition, this group of students has been awarded nearly $8 MILLION in merit ...

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, we want to highlight different college pathways for our "earth-loving" students. There are a variety of majors that deal with all things “green”, as well as some others that may not spell it out in black and white. Some of these majors are easier to find on college campuses, while others are a bit more niche in nature (pun totally intended).