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
Jamie Kirby February 29, 2024
college admission,
college applications,
Jamie Kirby,
research,
selective colleges
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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Cancer and College: Resources and Scholarships for Impacted Families
Alyson Campbell February 15, 2024
college admission,
financial aid,
Scholarships,
college search,
Alyson Campbell
For nearly two decades, the team at Estrela Consulting has worked and developed relationships with hundreds of families from around the world. While getting to know these families, we have experienced beautiful highs and some extreme lows right alongside them. One thing that is not lost on us is when members of our extended Estrela family experience unforeseen and difficult circumstances. Our ...
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Are you looking for additional money for college? While many colleges offer automatic consideration for scholarships based on your application for admission, many also have scholarships with additional application requirements and/or deadlines that vary from the published application plans. As if the college search and application process isn't complicated enough, the ease of finding these ...
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What’s In A Name? (Or, Does it Matter WHERE You Go to College?)
Kristina Dooley October 15, 2023
college admission,
college applications,
college planning,
college list,
rankings
Each year Harvard Law School publishes a list of the undergraduate institutions attended by their incoming class of aspiring lawyers. Since stumbling upon this gem a few years ago it has become a staple in our toolbox of resources that we share with students and families. Why, you might ask? It’s simple…
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