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:

Estrela's Founders, Kristina and Greg Dooley, were recently featured in the Hudson Hub Times as part of their Global Entrepreneurship Week series in which they highlight local entrepreneurs. Read the interview below or click here to view the original article as it appeared on the Hudson Hub Times website.

As Joni Mitchell’s 1969 iconic song “Both Sides Now” says, I’ve looked at life from both sides now, from give and take, and still somehow…