Join Estrela team member Alyson Campbell as she gives you "tips from the top" from admission representatives of the nation's leading programs in the arts. She will dive into best practices when preparing to apply to film, music, and studio art programs. They'll cover the types of degrees or programs offered, and help you find what may be the best fit to take your love of your art to the next level. We are excited to welcome these admission representatives to our panel:

Priscilla Campos - Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Josh Teaster - Oberlin College and Conservatory 
Eric Kaster - College for Creative Studies

Students, parents, educators, school counselors and IECs are welcome to join us! There will be a Q & A at the end. A recording will be sent to all who register and are unable to attend live. We hope you can join us!

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Join Estrela Founder Kristina Dooley and Dr. Julia Blanchette, Nurse Scientist of the Division of Endocrinology and a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at the Center for Diabetes and Obesity at University Hospitals for a discussion on pathways to careers in Nursing. Dr. Blanchette is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at CWRU in 2014 and her PhD in Nursing Science in 2019. Students, parents, school counselors and independent counselors are invited to join us for this engaging discussion! A Q & A will be held at the end.

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Join Estrela team member Alyson Campbell and VP of Business Development with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, Monica Gustin, as we highlight careers in Sports Management. Monica has been instrumental in bringing large-scale sports opportunities to Cleveland such as the 2019 MLB All-Star Game, the 2021 NFL Draft, the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, and is currently in the throes of hosting the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four. She will share how she has climbed the ladder with hard work, perseverance, and taking advantage of opportunities which has helped her bring almost 115 sporting events to NE Ohio, and over $560 million in regional revenue. Monica is sure to knock it out of the park! Students, parents, counselors and educators are welcome to join us. There will be a Q & A at the end. We hope you can join us!

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Join Estrela College Planning Consultants Amber Gilsdorf and Jamie Kirby as they chat with Saadia El Karfi from Lumiere and Maureen Lavin from Polygence to learn more about research opportunities for high school students. We will discuss the value of conducting research, types of research, and programs offered to students through their companies. Students, parents, school counselors, IECs and educators are welcome to attend! There will be a Q & A at the end. We hope you can join us!

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Do you have a student who has considered a career as a Funeral Director? A curious teen with an interest in Mortuary Science? Then this webinar is for them! Join Estrela Founder Kristina Dooley and Funeral Director, Kevin Barnett, as they discuss pathways to careers in Mortuary Science. Barnett has assisted with funeral services for President George H.W. Bush, Senator John McCain, and the former Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs, Togo Dennis West Jr. This promises to be an interesting discussion! Students, parents, IECs and school counselors are encouraged to attend. There will be a Q & A at the end. We hope you can join us!

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You've probably heard a lot of talk about admissions testing and the test-optional landscape post-COVID. With the option to apply without test scores, do students still need to take the SAT or ACT? Is it still important?

The Answer: Yes to both.

Join Estrela College Planning Consultant Jamie Kirby as she shares suggested standardized testing timelines, considerations regarding test-optional plans, and general testing tips for sophomores and juniors. Parents, students, school counselors and IECs are invited to join us! There will be a Q & A at the end. We hope you can attend!

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Join Estrela Founder Kristina Dooley and retired FBI agent, Cynthia Deitle, for this month's Star Paths webinar on pathways to careers in law enforcement and special intelligence. In addition to her work in the FBI, Cynthia is an attorney, author, and professor with over 25 years of experience as a leader in civil rights advocacy. She currently works at Meta as the Director of Associate General Counsel - Civil Rights.

You won't want to miss this interesting conversation! Students, parents, counselors and educators are welcome to join us. There will be a Q & A at the end. We hope you can join us!

*A recording of this webinar will be shared with all who register and are unable to attend live.

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Join Estrela team members Alyson Campbell & Amber Gilsdorf as they highlight programs that are committed to post-secondary success for students with learning differences. Many students require different levels of support to be successful in college. This webinar will focus on what to look for when seeking support for your student. Joining us will be Travis Brown from Bowling Green State University’s FLY program and Leann DiAndreth-Elkins representing Muskingum University’s PLUS program. Both schools offer programs specializing in additional academic support services for students with learning differences.

Parents, students, school counselors, IECs and educators are encouraged to attend. There will be a Q & A at the end. This session will be recorded and shared with all who register but are unable to attend live. We hope you can join us!

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If you are thinking about including highly selective colleges on your list, it's important to understand just what they're looking for, who is considered a "competitive" applicant, and how you can assess if these schools are right for you.

We are thrilled to be hosting an expert panel of admission professionals who will share their expertise during a discussion of the topics above and more. Our guests include:

-Rick Clark, Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech
-Maria Elena Ornelas, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Vanderbilt University
-Sam Prouty, Executive Director of Admissions at Middlebury College

Students, parents, school counselors, independent counselors and educators are encouraged to join us for this informative discussion. A Q & A will be included so please come with any burning questions you may have! This session WILL be recorded for those who are unable to attend.

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Join Estrela Founder Kristina Dooley and stars of the stage Jodi Dominick and Colleen Longshaw Jackson for a fun, 30-minute conversation about pathways to a career in professional theater and musical theater! Students, parents, teachers, school counselors and independent counselors are welcome to attend. There will be a Q & A at the end. We hope you can join us!

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About Our Guests:

Colleen Longshaw Jackson

Colleen Longshaw Jackson is a Cleveland, Ohio native who holds an MFA in acting from Kent State University. She is currently the director of community partnerships and programming at Cleveland Play House and a Music Theatre Instructor at Baldwin Wallace University. At Cleveland Play House, Jackson was part of the team to develop and implement the CARE program (Compassionate Arts Remaking Education).

Jackson became a member of the Actor's Equity Association in 2003 and continues to work as a professional actress. Her credits include: Kiss me, Kate (National Tour); The Groove Factory (New York Music Theatre Festival); Hairspray (Northshore Music Theatre and Porthouse Theatre); The Full Monty (Northshore Music Theatre); Piano Lesson (Cleveland Play House); Sister Act (Porthouse Theatre and Karamu Theatre); Starmites (Porthouse Theatre); Made in America (Dobama Theatre); A Christmas Carol (Great Lakes Theatre); The Color Purple (Karamu Theatre); Caroline, or Change (Karamu Theatre); South Pacific (Porthouse Theatre); Dreamgirls (Cain Park); Once on This Island (Porthouse Theatre); Big River (Porthouse Theatre); Avenue X (Cain Park); Godspell (Cain Park and Porthouse Theatre); Aida (The Beck Center); The Buddy Holly Story (Carousel Dinner Theater); Twelfth Night (Ohio Shakespeare Festival).

Jodi Dominick

Jodi Dominick is a professional actress and singer whose career spans over 20 years.She has worked in theater, film, commercials, print and voiceover. She attended Baldwin Wallace University where she studied Music Theater.

Jodi is a current resident company member of The Great Lakes Theater and Idaho Shakespeare Festival where she has performed in dozens of productions ranging from Musicals to Shakespeare. This year marks her 15th season. Other Theater credits include The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, New World Stages and The Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles. She is a recipient of a Broadway World Award for her performance as The Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd at Great Lakes Theater. Jodi also enjoys teaching theater and serves as a teaching artist at Playhouse Square for the Dazzle Awards in Cleveland, OH. She has also taught theater at her alma mater (Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music). She was inducted into the Euclid High School Hall of Fame for her career achievements. Jodi is a proud member of Actors Equity Association and SAG/AFTRA.