Estrela Consulting Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As the anticipation builds for the biggest sporting event of the year, football fans across the globe are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday. The clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers promises to be an electrifying spectacle, with each team boasting a roster of talented athletes ready to battle it out on the gridiron. But have you ever wondered where these players honed their skills before making it to the NFL?

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Labor Relations Board ruled that Dartmouth men's basketball players are employees of the university. As employees, the players have the right to hold a union election. If approved, they would be the first unionized athletes in the NCAA. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) gave the go-ahead for the Dartmouth men's basketball team to hold a union election, paving the way for what could be the first unionized team in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Happy National School Counseling Week! I spent 10 years as a school-based college counselor, and as I always say, nothing makes me happier than collaborating with my school counselor colleagues. There are things that school counselors can do for students that independent counselors cannot, and there are things that independent counselors can do for students that school counselors cannot.

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Enrollify

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of web content creation and search engine optimization (SEO), two recent podcast episodes from our Enrollify Network shed light on how generative AI is reshaping strategies for higher education institutions.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Are you considering transferring high schools? Are you wondering how transferring will affect your future, particularly the college application process? Initiating the process can be overwhelming (or even downright scary), but it doesn’t need to be overly complicated.

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Enrollify

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In an era where the digital landscape is continuously evolving, the fusion of personal passions with professional expertise can spark a remarkable transformation in content strategy. This is the essence of Nicole Tabak's narrative, a freelance writer and content strategist whose journey exemplifies the art of blending individual interests with professional acumen to master the realm of social media.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

If you want to excel on the ACT, you’ll have to really know your grammar. As you get ready to take the ACT, you might be wondering just how many questions will actually be about grammar.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As the academic year marches on, with most college application deadlines behind us, some high school seniors still find themselves in “college admissions purgatory.” Are you faced with deferrals from your early schools? Want to throw your hat into one or two more rings for the regular round? Your future is waiting. These colleges offer another chance for motivated students; don’t miss out!

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Clarkson University in New York will launch a bachelor of science in business administration program, school officials announced. The 120-credit-hour degree will include a wide range of elective courses to allow students a customized education. School officials said the degree will also prepare students to start and run their own ventures. The new degree announcement comes after school trustees voted to cut the university's School of Arts & Sciences late last year, axing its majors in the hu

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Is your high schooler looking for ways to get involved in the community this winter? Here are some suggestions for activities they can do now. Apply for the Riley’s Way Call for Kindness program. This program is open to young leaders between 13 and 23. It involves leadership training and a grant of $5,000 for students to make an impact in their communities.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Supreme Court denied a request to temporarily ban the U.S. Military Academy from considering race in admissions. The request came from Students for Fair Admissions, the group that won last year's affirmative action case against Harvard and UNC. A footnote in that landmark case carved out exceptions for the nation's military academies. SFFA brought a similar suit against the U.S.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Across most professions, experience and training are king—for good reason. Would you want to attend a cooking class led by someone who hadn’t touched a sauté pan since 1995, or see a therapist who gave up professional development ten years ago?

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Dartmouth is a highly-selective university in the mountains of New Hampshire that is a member of the world-renowned Ivy League. Known as the ‘outdoor Ivy’ or the ‘mountain Ivy,’ it is very popular among students who want an exceptional education at a prestigious university with a dose of nature. You have to be up for winter, though, because winters in Hanover, New Hampshire are real.

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iSchoolConnect

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

New Zealand visas New Zealand Visa has announced an unprecedented expansion of its visa services to cover citizens from select European and South American nations, allowing a greater range of travelers to experience New Zealand’s breathtaking beauty and lively culture. This project is a big step forward in promoting international tourism and cultural interchange, welcoming […] The post New Zealand visa opens doors for Europeans & South Americans!

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Scoir

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Creating your college list can feel overwhelming (cue "brutal" by Olivia Rodrigo). I get it—I'm here to help! Once you know what kind of college you’re looking for, the next step is to create a balanced college list. It’s all about finding the right fit for you! I'll talk about the different likelihoods of college acceptance and my recommendations for the number of colleges you should consider applying.

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iSchoolConnect

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Historic drop in approval rates As the new academic year approaches, Australia’s universities are witnessing an unprecedented surge in applications from international students eager to study in 2024. However, a significant challenge looms on the horizon—the approval rate for student visas has plummeted to a historic low. Over the past decade and a half, approval […] The post Visa approval rate plummet | A challenge for international students appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It is the time of year when high schoolers choose their courses for the upcoming academic year. Here are some tips for making the right decisions when it comes to choosing courses. Have a tentative plan for courses to take in all four years of high school. Most selective colleges want to see four years of English, history, and math, three years of lab science (including biology, chemistry, and physics), and three or four years of foreign language.

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iSchoolConnect

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

What You Need to Know About H-1B Visa Changes In a significant move to strengthen the integrity of the H-1B visa programme and reduce fraud, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a series of changes. These updates, effective from the fiscal year 2025, aim to make the visa process more transparent and […] The post H-1B Visa Program Changes appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more!

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Early Decision II applicants to Boston College will be notified of whether or not they’ve been admitted this evening, Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The news will be delivered through applicants’ Applicant Status Portals, and admitted students living in the United States will also receive paper copies of their admission packets through the US Postal Service.

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