Estrela Consulting Blog

As we all know, August is Back to School month. But did you also know that August also contains some other unique days? Aviation Day. National Dog Day. National Honey Bee Awareness Day. National Mountain Climbing Day. National Roller Coaster Day. Inspired by August’s mixture of quirky days, we’ve put together a short list of related quirky majors!

As students pack up their backpacks and begin their summer breaks, many will be shifting their focus to the beginnings of the college search process. Whether you are a rising sophomore just getting started, or a senior heading into the throes of starting the Common App, here are 6 college search myths to get out of your head this summer:

We are incredibly proud of our Class of 2022 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 122 different colleges and universities in 30 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Talk about finding FIT! Even more impressive is the fact that this group of students has been awarded nearly $8 ...

For those of us living in the northern half of the U.S., the weather makes summer feel like a LONG way off. But, in reality, it’s already April and school will be out before we know it. Summer is a great time for outdoor BBQs, swimming with friends, and catching up on some ZZZ’s after a busy end of the year. It is also the perfect time to work on your college planning process!

Do TV shows like CSI and Bones have you on the edge of your seat? Are you intrigued by blood spatter? Does hunting for spent shell casings sound like an exciting endeavor? If yes, then a career in forensic science might be for you!