6 Ways to Start Your College List
Which factors are most important to consider when making your college list of schools? Let’s explore the basics to get you started.
10 Things I Wish I Knew About College Experience, From a Real Student
When picking a college, students often choose on the criteria of either academic programs and prestige, or a loosely based feeling of “fit.” However, there are so many characteristics of a college that are important to consider, especially if you want to have a good college experience outside of the classroom. The campus culture, location, opportunities, and extracurricular options will affect you everyday life, your happiness, and, in some cases, your future career.
The Real Cost of College
You may think you know what the cost of your college degree will be…but have you factored in all the hidden fees?
High School Entrepreneur Programs to Actually Help Teens Launch Startups
A good high school entrepreneur program can provide a boost. We have a list of entrepreneurship programs for high school students.
When Are College Applications Due? College App Deadlines!
It’s fall semester and all of a sudden, everyone around you is talking about college application deadlines… and you hear a lot of conflicting answers. It’s totally okay to be confused! Don’t let that confusion stop you from asking questions.Â
The B-Student’s Guide to College Acceptance
What if you’re not the top-scorer in your class? Worried you won’t stand a chance of being accepted to a quality school, because your peers seem to always out-score you?Â
Student Stories Spotlight
Wondering what it’s really like to work with the Empowerly community? Of course, we think our program is pretty spectacular… but that’s just us. Hear from real students as they reflect on their experiences with Empowerly and advice they have to offer you.
Parents of Juniors: Let’s Talk About The Waitlist
You may be asking yourself, “The waitlist? My student is a junior! Why would I worry about the waitlist?”
While your application season is still months away, that doesn’t mean your college prep should wait until then. In this article, I’ll discuss the specific reasons why thinking about the waitlist when you student is in 11th grade instead of 12th grade can help you through the process.
Guides: How I Got Into Stanford
Martha Collins, a Stanford alum, shares her Stanford admissions story. She discusses her tips for best approaching the application process and what she feels made her application stand out.
