Estrela Consulting Blog

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 ...

The CA$H Podcast #90 –“How to Shop for Colleges-Tips for Zeroing in on Cost” Estrela's Laura Cobb recently joined Adam Koós, President of Libertas Wealth Management Group, Inc. for The CA$H Podcast. Laura and Adam talk about shopping for college with your teenager so that you can get the most bang for your buck.

I have a special place in my heart for correct name pronunciation. It all stems back to my younger days when my last name was ‘Begue.’ Growing up, I heard my name pronounced more ways than I can count – beh-GOO, behg-WAH, beeg, beige, bohg (not sure how they came up with that one…there's no 'o,' people!) – none of which were actually correct. Want to take a guess?

The Class of 2022 is on fire! While some schools are still waiting to release their early admission decisions, we are excited to share an initial list of our Class of 2022 early results. We are incredibly proud of our students who have received offers of admission to more than 70 different colleges and universities so far. In addition, our Estrela students have already been awarded nearly $4 ...