We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Estrela Consulting YouTube Channel! With our move to virtual admission rep visits this year, we are excited to be able to share these presentations and conversations with all who are interested via this new platform. Stay tuned as our team creates great content with valuable tips on the college and school search processes, and be on the lookout ...
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Thinking about attending college at a faith-based institution? It might surprise you to learn that there are nearly 600 faith-based colleges and universities throughout the United States. With so many options, it’s helpful to have resources to turn to for guidance. Here are some we’ve found to be useful:
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Nut Free to Kosher: Tips for Navigating the College Dining Hall Scene
Lara Poulios March 03, 2020
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college visit,
college visits,
dining hall,
food allergies,
kosher,
vegan
New Survey Finds What Colleges are Really Looking for in Applicants
Estrela Consulting February 11, 2020
college admission,
college applications,
college planning,
essays,
IECA,
college search
The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) released this month its 2020 ranking of What Colleges Look for in High School Students, based on a nationwide survey of IECA members. While grades and standardized test scores are near the top of these annual rankings, a number of significant changes and surprises are challenging the assumptions about college admissions. Number 1 on the ...
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Teen Talk: Navigating Holiday Conversations
Amy Rice November 19, 2019
college admission,
college applications,
college planning,
college list,
college search,
Amy Rice,
college decision,
First Year Student
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 ...
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