Estrela Consulting Blog

The thought or reality of having multiple children in college at the same time can be a very daunting one. Now imagine having those multiple children being in the same graduating year! Our Estrela team has worked with many sets of twins...and even some triplets over the years. Another fun fact: 3 of our team members at Estrela have multiples themselves (2 sets of triplets and a set of twins)!

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month in honor of the Stonewall Riots that took place during this month in 1969. Recent studies have shown that LGBTQ+ youth experience significantly higher rates of mental health issues, often stemming from a lack of support in their own homes or communities. For LGBTQ+ students trying to navigate the college search process, identifying institutions where they may feel safe, ...

We are incredibly proud of our Class of 2024 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 138 different colleges and universities in 30 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. Talk about finding FIT! In addition, this group of students has been awarded nearly $8 MILLION in merit ...

If you have a family member or friend with Down syndrome in your life, you know the unmatched joy and unique perspective they bring to this world.Our goal as educational consultants is to help guide all students of all abilities to find the right college fit. In honor of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), we’re excited to share this great list of resources to help students with Down syndrome and ...