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The CA$H Podcast #62 – “FREE Money for College & Picking the Right Career, College or University” Estrela's Amber Gilsdorf recently joined Adam Koós, President of Libertas Wealth Management Group, Inc. for The CA$H Podcast. Together Amber and Adam bust some myths about college planning and financial aid, and discuss how students can find free money for college. Amber shares tips for students on ...

While there's no doubt that students in the Class of 2021 have experienced a tremendous number of challenges, uncertainty, and just an overall crazy application cycle, we have been inspired by their dedication and grit in this process (and that of their parents!). 

This year I had the joy of working with Sara, a senior who excelled in physics and calculus but also created the most breath-taking self-portraits of herself in isolation.  While earning A’s in AP science and math classes, she was winning awards in juried art shows.  As we explored her interests and strengths and how they connected to college majors, we sought out programs that blended STEM and ...

You’ve spent years practicing the cello, perfecting your pirouette, or memorizing dramatic monologues. Now it’s time to take your art form to the next level and pursue a college education in the visual or performing arts. But as you start to research arts programs on your college list, you notice a dizzying array of letters. BA? BS? BFA? BM?

The NCAA announced today that it will be extending the COVID-19 initial eligibility policies for student-athletes graduating in the class of 2022. According to a press release from the NCAA: