Estrela Consulting Blog

For most of our Estrela families, the months of March and April are typically focused on prepping for spring break college visits or, for our high school seniors, Accepted Student Days on the campuses to which they've been admitted. In the wake of the quickly spreading COVID-19 (Coronavirus), many U.S. colleges are canceling all on-campus programs for current and prospective students. So, what ...

Depending on where you are in the college process, the holidays are either the most wonderful - or the most dreadful - time of the year. Maybe you’re an early decision student, visibly full of relief that all your applications are submitted, but internally still anxiously awaiting decisions from all of your schools. Maybe you heard back just before Thanksgiving that you didn’t get into your top ...

Dear Estrela Families and Friends, This week, the world of college admission took a hard blow with the news that a significant cheating scandal had taken place involving many wealthy families, college coaches, and celebrities. Our team at Estrela, while disgusted by the unethical actions of those named in the current lawsuit, is holding its head high today. While some may be questioning the work ...