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Jamie Kirby

Jamie is a College Planning Consultant at Estrela Consulting. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in Sociology and Computer Applications, and was also a member of the Notre Dame marching band. She earned an M.A. in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University and earned a Certified Advisor badge through the National College Attainment Network. She is a licensed school counselor in the state of Ohio and has also earned an American School Counselor Association College Admissions Specialist certificate. She is a member of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), Ohio School Counselor Association (OSCA), the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC).

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10 Colleges for the Budding Astronomer

Are you intrigued by the night sky? Do you dream of studying and researching astronomical events? Then we have a great list of options for you! Whether you choose to pursue a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy, or opt for a Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics, each of the colleges on this list offers exceptional resources and a commitment to advancing the field of astronomy. ...
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Sisterhood and Success: Exploring Women's Colleges

In 2019, for Women’s History Month, we explored women’s colleges in our blog post Is a Women’s College Right for You?
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Understanding Research Opportunities for High School Students

You are taking all of the courses available in your favorite subject in high school. You have some ideas for your future college major. So, how can you take your learning deeper, explore new topics, and showcase your passion for your academic interests beyond just your high school courses in your college applications?
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5 Tips for High School Course Scheduling

As school starts back up after winter break, it’s already time to start thinking about your schedule for next year! Before you stress about what's in store, it's important to know that your school-based counselor will be there to help you and to provide you with the details of the course scheduling process at your particular high school. As you get ready to make your course decisions we want to ...
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Testing Timelines: Considerations and Planning for Sophomores and Juniors

You have probably heard a lot of talk about admissions testing and the test-optional landscape post-COVID. With the option to apply without test scores, do you still need to take the SAT or ACT? Is it still important?
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