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Estrela Founder Elected IECA President

Estrela Consulting July 21, 2020 IECA, Kristina Dooley, Team News

FREE ACT Crash Course Presented by PrepAccelerator

Estrela Consulting July 14, 2020 standardized test, ACT, test prep

Class of 2020 College Signing Day

Estrela Consulting May 01, 2020 college admission, Scholarships, college signing day, National Candidates Reply Date, college decision, Class of 2020, Coronavirus, COVID-19

It's no question that the Class of 2020 is one that will be remembered throughout history. Their high school careers are ending in a way that no one could have ever predicted, and their college journeys are beginning on a path that is still being paved in the wake of COVID-19.

College Planning Resources During COVID-19

Estrela Consulting April 04, 2020 campus visits, college admission, college applications, financial aid, campus tours, testing, standardized test, ACT, SAT, athletics, ncaa, Coronavirus, COVID-19, AP, IB

UPDATED: August 5,2021 In a valiant effort to streamline information for our families we've compiled a comprehensive list of resources that will be updated as needed during this crisis. If our college planning team can support your family during this trying time, please don't hesitate to reach out.

New Survey Finds What Colleges are Really Looking for in Applicants

Estrela Consulting February 11, 2020 college admission, college applications, college planning, essays, IECA, college search

The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) released this month its 2020 ranking of What Colleges Look for in High School Students, based on a nationwide survey of IECA members. While grades and standardized test scores are near the top of these annual rankings, a number of significant changes and surprises are challenging the assumptions about college admissions. Number 1 on the ...