Estrela Consulting Blog

They're here! They're here! If you're like us you've been patiently waiting for the 2018-19 Common App Essay Prompts to be announced. Spoiler Alert: the folks at the Common App have actually decided to keep the same prompts that were used during the 2017-18 application cycle.

Estrela Consulting is proud to announce that team member Amber Gilsdorf has recently been granted Associate Membership in the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).

We're thrilled to announce that our team has grown again! We've added 5 new Independent Educational Consultants (IECs) to our College Planning Team. They each have a strong passion for helping students navigate the college search and application process. With the continued growth of our team, we're looking forward to providing our expert guidance and support to many more families.

We are very proud of Estrela's founder, Kristina Dooley, who received the prestigious Katz Award at the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Conference in Washington D.C this week. Kristina was one of 36 IECA members recognized for their work with pro bono students as part of The Possibility Project in New York City. Congratulations to Kristina and the other award recipients!

Winter is coming. No, this is not a Game of Thrones post. Rather, as most parents of seniors can now appreciate, winter’s approach means that early application deadlines have passed, the FAFSA has (likely) been submitted, and you are finally able to take a deep breath again. Before the pace of holiday season picks up, follow these 5 post-FAFSA financial aid tips: