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Estrela Founder Featured on The College Scoops Podcast

Estrela Consulting March 29, 2021 IECA, Kristina Dooley, Team News, first generation, first gen, college scoops, podcast

Estrela Founder Kristina Dooley joined College Scoops creator, Moira McCullough, for a conversation about how first-generation students can be best supported during the college search process.

Spring Break Reading List for Parents of Teens

Estrela Consulting March 27, 2021 college admission, college applications, college planning, FAFSA, financial aid, college search, parent tips, application plan, ctcl, colleges that change lives, college loans

Whether your spring break plans have you hitting the road or staying at home, the Estrela team has put together a list of books for you to check out! From navigating the college search process to determining how to pay for it, we've got you covered with the options below. We've also included something inspirational to remind you that this process will be full of twists and turns BUT also very ...

Estrela Founder Featured on Behind the Business Podcast

Estrela Consulting March 03, 2021 IECA, Kristina Dooley, Team News, Chamber of Commerce

2021-2022 Common App Essay Prompts Announced

Estrela Consulting February 17, 2021 college applications, common app, essays

They're here! They're here! If you're like us you've been patiently waiting for the 2021-22 Common App Essay Prompts to be announced. The BIG NEWS is that there is a NEW prompt included this year: Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

College Board Discontinues SAT Subject Tests and SAT Essay

Estrela Consulting January 19, 2021 testing, SAT, test prep, subject tests

The College Board announced this week that it will be discontinuing SAT Subject Tests and the SAT Essay section testing beginning in July. Here is an excerpt from their official announcement: