Empowerly’s Online Tools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With COVID-19 growing in our communities, Empowerly wants to help you with our plethora of online learning tools.
Transfer Students from Community College
Is transferring into a 4-year university from a community college an easier way to gain admission into a prestigious institution? Statistically, no! There are a lot of myths floating around about transfer students. Let’s talk about some pros and cons and bust some myths.Â
Do Your Homework On College Campus Culture
Knowing the college campus culture and applicable academic research is a great start to finding your home away from home.
Special Holiday Guide: Starting Your College Arts Portfolio
These are quality character traits whether or not you plan on majoring in the arts. It’s also a great way to start your college arts portfolio!
Financial Aid for International College Applicants
If you seek financial aid as an international college applicant, it may seem like you have no good options. Don’t give up!
Volunteering in High School…Meaningfully
Volunteering in high school can be a moment to define and flex your empathy, all while strengthen your candidacy toward college admission.
Calculating Your Financial FAFSA Facts
The sooner you submit, the better—”and yes, you SHOULD submit one! Calculating your FAFSA information will be worth the payoff later.
Before you sit down to fill it out, here are some things you need to know in order to get the most aid possible.Â
Networking Like a Pro
If you cringe at the thought of new social situations, the word “networking” can bring up some negative connotations. Like it or not, networking won’t go away – in fact, as you get older, it gets even more important! But it doesn’t have to be painful. Whether you’re a social butterfly or shy bookworm, you can always improve your networking skills to get the best results. Here are 7 easy tips for building a great network of connections.
What Should I Write for Optional Essays?
Picture this: college app deadlines are looming and you’re hard at work on your applications. You’ve compiled and narrowed down a college list, made a strategy for presenting your extracurriculars, and started brainstorming and drafting your essays. Good for you! On top of all this work, you notice that a few of your applications allow for that perplexing, dark horse component: the optional essay.Â
