Estrela Consulting

College admissions consulting for students and parents, based in Ohio

Admissions ConsultantHudson, Ohio, United StatesOnline$150 to $225 an hour
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Hourly rate range$150 to $225 an hour
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Based inHudson, Ohio, United States
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Estrela Consulting is a college admissions consulting firm in Hudson, Ohio. The team helps students and parents handle the college search and application process. The firm started in 2008. It works fully online, so students anywhere can sign up. Clients have come from across the U.S. and around the world. The team looks for a college that fits a student in three ways: Academics, social life, and cost.

What Estrela helps with

Estrela Consulting helps families who feel stressed about the college search and applications. The team also supports essays and career or major choices.

  • Starting the college search
  • Planning the full college admission process
  • Writing and improving college essays
  • Choosing a career path or major
  • Finding a college that fits academically, socially and financially
  • Applying to colleges in the U.S. and abroad

Who Estrela works with

Estrela Consulting works with high school students and their parents. Clients include families just starting the college search and students who need essay help or guidance on majors and careers. Students live across the U.S. and in other countries. All work happens remotely.

Background and qualifications

Estrela Consulting was founded in 2008 as a full-service educational consulting firm. It is run by a small team of college advisors in Hudson, Ohio. The firm has worked remotely with students from across the U.S. and around the world since it started. Its advisors help students find colleges in the U.S. and abroad that fit them academically, socially and financially.

Estrela Consulting pricing

Hourly rate range
$150 to $225 an hour
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Programs and services

  • Comprehensive college planning program
  • Essay development and guidance
  • Career and major guidance
  • Free discovery call
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Has worked fully remotely since its 2008 founding, with students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Best for families who want full support with the college search and applications from anywhere in the world.

Common questions

How much does Estrela Consulting charge?

Coaching with Estrela runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.

What does Estrela Consulting help with?

Estrela Consulting helps with starting the college search, planning the full college admission process, writing and improving college essays and choosing a career path or major.

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. All services are offered remotely. The firm has worked with students from around the world since it was founded.

Can Estrela Consulting help with just college essays?

Yes. The firm offers essay development and guidance as its own service. It also offers full college planning.

How do I contact Estrela Consulting?

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