Estrela Consulting Blog

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, ...

Summer is coming! Summer is coming! Every year we hear from parents seeking our input on what their children should do during summer vacation to "make their applications look better" or to make them a "stronger applicant." While it's true that the summer months are a great time to do SOMETHING, the question is whether what that something is really matters on your college applications.

We've got some awesome news to share! Our team is growing and we're excited to introduce you to our newest College Planning Consultants: Alyson Campbell and Jamie Kirby.

We are incredibly proud of our Class of 2023 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 182 different colleges and universities in 38 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Spain, Scotland, Mexico and France. Talk about finding FIT! In addition, this group of students has been awarded ...

Congratulations! You have been offered a spot on a college waiting list! But...wait. Is this a positive thing? Or just a confusing and frustrating area of limbo for you as you wait for a final decision? Kind of both, actually. However, if you've been waitlisted by a school and you just aren't ready to abandon the possibility that there MIGHT be a chance of admission, here are 5 steps you can take ...