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College visits, whether in person or virtual, can help give prospective students a better feel of campus life 🏛️📚
Here are 32 example questions, collected from college admissions and enrollment professions, that students don’t always think to ask on college visits:
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/applying/articles/questions-to-ask-on-a-college-visit
#collegeprep #collegevisit #collegecampus #collegetour #collegestudent
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan
Happy Earth Day 🌎 🌱
#happyearthday #earthday #protectnature #protectourplanet #earth
Estrela students in the Class of 2027 will kick off their college application essay process with these workshops! 📚✏️💻
⭐️Registration info will be shared with Estrela families via STAR Notes.⭐️
https://www.estrelaconsulting.com/events/clients-only-webinar-college-essay-kickoff-part-2
Choosing a college goes beyond academics—it’s about finding a place where you feel supported, challenged, and aligned with your values ✝️✨
In a recent Estrela webinar, admissions representatives from the University of Notre Dame, Hope College, Belmont University, and the College of the Holy Cross discussed what it truly means to explore faith-based colleges, addressing common misconceptions and giving insight into the real student experience.
⬇️Watch the full webinar here⬇️
https://blog.estrelaconsulting.com/faith-based-colleges
#faith #privateuniversity #religion #collegelist #collegeprep
Many criteria go into making a college list. Is the school a good academic and social fit for your applicant? Does it have a good reputation? Is it affordable? How many graduates have jobs six months after receiving their diploma?
Here’s another one to think about: location 📍
What to consider: geographic features, climate, urban vs. rural, regional culture – and, of course, distance from home.
https://www.usnews.com/education/getting-in/articles/2026-04-02/college-campus-school-location-climate
#college #location #collegeparents #climate #collegelist
If you’re aiming high, this is for you.
🚨 APRIL 13 🚨
Honors colleges aren’t just about strong grades—they’re built for students who want more: more challenge, more opportunity, and more out of their college experience. But how do you know if it’s the right fit… or if you’re a competitive applicant?
We’ll cover:
• What admissions teams are actually looking for
• How to evaluate your competitiveness
• How to choose the right honors college for you
Plus, stick around for a live Q&A at the end.
🎓 Perfect for high-achieving students (and parents) planning their next steps
🎥 Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording
👉 Save your spot now — link in bio
Welcome back! Whether you spent spring break recharging or catching up on rest, it’s time to get back into the rhythm. The end of the semester comes fast so stay focused, make the most of these weeks, and finish strong.
Here are 3 simple ways to stay motivated and set yourself up for success 📚✨
#collegetips #springbreak #collegestudent #routine #goals
College decisions are too important to navigate alone. We help students build a clear, personalized plan; from strategy to essays to career direction.
Let’s build yours🤝
Schedule your free discovery call HERE:
https://meetings.hubspot.com/kristen-kolar/schedule-your-estrela-discovery-call?uuid=4ad1068b-5594-499a-9c05-88e0e1dea170
#collegeplanning #collegeconsultant #collegeprep #highschooltocollege #collegestudent
1 in 9.2 quintillion—that’s the odds of a perfect March Madness bracket. Good news? Choosing the right college is way more in your control. Don’t make these 5 common mistakes:
https://blog.estrelaconsulting.com/blog/5-tips-to-create-a-winning-bracket-or-college-list
#collegelist #collegeprep #college #collegestudent #university
Seniors! You’re almost to the finish line 🏁🎓
BUT you still have some responsibilities to finish up before your high school career is over. Here’s what you should focus on throughout the month of March:
#collegeprep #collegechecklist #college #highschoolsenior #collegebound
Outside scholarships take a lot of time and effort to apply to. Seniors who are already spending a huge amount of hours on schoolwork, extracurriculars, jobs, and college applications often don’t have time, energy, or motivation to complete additional applications. They may submit 50–100 applications and receive just one award, so families should weigh the balance of time spent vs. possible payoff.
Follow our tips to develop a smart strategy for additional scholarship applications:
https://blog.estrelaconsulting.com/merit-scholarships-and-your-college-search-part-3-outside-scholarships
#scholarships #outsidescholarships #collegeapps #collegestudents #collegescholarships
They’re here! They’re here! If you’re like us you’ve been patiently waiting for the 2026-27 Common App Essay Prompts to be announced.
🚨Spoiler Alert🚨the folks at the Common App have actually decided to keep the same prompts that were used during the 2025-26 application cycle.
#commonapp #commonappessay #essaywriting #collegeapplications #collegestudent
It’s time to learn more about scholarships at different types of colleges and how to incorporate them into your list building…
For more details on merit scholarships, keep reading our blog post here:
https://blog.estrelaconsulting.com/merit-scholarships-list-building
#meritscholarship #publicschool #privateschool #collegescholarship #scholarships
❓❓Did you know that the most important factor impacting whether a student receives merit scholarships is the list of colleges that they apply to❓❓
It’s true!
We are bringing you a 3-part series to help you navigate the college search with merit scholarships in mind. To start with, let’s dive into some myths and realities….
Continue reading here:
https://blog.estrelaconsulting.com/merit-scholarships-and-your-college-search-myth-busting
#cllegescholarships #scholarships #scholarshipsavailable #collegestudent #factvsfiction
🚨THIS THURSDAY🚨 Estrela will host a clients-only webinar designed to help families strategically optimize their search for and applications to private scholarships. During this session, we will walk participants through best practices for identifying high-fit opportunities and demonstrate how to effectively use our Searching for Scholarships Worksheet to stay organized.
⭐️Check out STAR NOTES for registration info⭐️
https://www.estrelaconsulting.com/events/clients-only-webinar-from-search-to-submission-organizing-your-private-scholarship-strategy
#collegescholarships #collegestudent #collegeprep #scholarship #scholarshipopportunity
Sophomore, junior, senior year; each stage of the college process has a different focus.
Explore early. Build a balanced list. Choose based on fit, value, and outcomes—not just names or rankings.
The smartest decisions come from intention, not pressure. 🧠💯
Feeling overwhelmed or unsure what your next step should be? We help students and families navigate every stage of the college process with clarity and strategy.
👉 Click the link in bio to connect with a consultant.
#highschooltocollege #collegetips #collegelife #collegeprep #collegestudent
📢 Activism can strengthen your college app — if it’s real. 🗣️‼️
Admissions officers care about action, impact, and intention… not performative posts.
Save this before you hit “submit.”
https://blog.estrelaconsulting.com/jasmines-take-activism-college-applications-and-you
#college #activism #collegeconsulting #collegestudent #protests
