Estrela Consulting
College admissions consulting for students and families, offered online
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Hudson, Ohio, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
Estrela Consulting is a college admissions consulting firm that helps students and their parents with the college search and application process. Kristina Dooley founded it in 2008 after years of working on the admission office side. The firm began in São Paulo, Brazil. Today a team of Independent Educational Consultants and Essay Specialists works with families remotely, in the U.S. and abroad, to find a college that fits academically, socially and financially.
What Estrela helps with
Estrela helps families who feel stressed by the college search and application process. Services cover full college planning, essay support and career or major guidance.
- Starting the college search
- Finding a college that fits academically, socially and financially
- Full college admission planning from start to finish
- Developing college application essays
- Graduate school admission essays
- Scholarship application essays
- Choosing a major or career direction
- Aptitude, personality and career assessments
Who Estrela works with
Estrela works with high school students and their parents who are starting the college search or need help with essays or career and major choices. It has worked remotely with students from across the U.S. and around the world. It also supports students applying to graduate school with essays.
How Estrela works
Estrela offers a comprehensive college planning program that guides students through the whole admission process. Support is set to what each student needs. Students who only need essay help can choose essay development on its own, and it also covers scholarship essays. Aptitude, personality and career assessments help students learn their interests and strengths. All services are offered fully remotely.
Background and qualifications
Kristina Dooley founded Estrela Consulting in 2008. She spent years working on the admission side of the desk before deciding to work one on one with students to find the right school for them. A move to São Paulo, Brazil started the business. The name Estrela is the Portuguese word for star, a nod to those roots. The firm has since grown to include a team of Independent Educational Consultants and Essay Specialists.
Estrela Consulting pricing
Programs and services
- College planning program
- Essay development and guidance
- Aptitude, personality and career assessments
- Free discovery call
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The CoachVouch take
Founded by a former admission office professional, the firm began in Brazil and has worked remotely with students around the world since 2008.
Best for families who want remote, individualized help finding a college that fits academically, socially and financially.
Common questions
How much does Estrela Consulting charge?
Coaching with Estrela runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Estrela from this page for an exact quote.
What does Estrela Consulting help with?
Estrela Consulting helps with starting the college search, finding a college that fits academically, socially and financially, full college admission planning from start to finish and developing college application essays.
Does Estrela Consulting coach online?
Estrela is based in Hudson, Ohio, United States. Sessions are online.
Does Estrela Consulting work with students outside the United States?
Yes. The firm works remotely and has served students from across the U.S. and around the world. It helps them find colleges in the U.S. and abroad.
Can a student get help with just essays?
Yes. Essay development is offered on its own for students who do not need the full college planning program. It covers college, graduate school and scholarship essays.
How do I contact Estrela Consulting?
Send Estrela a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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