A College Applicant’s Guide to Economic Curiosity
Let’s be honest for a second. When someone drops the word economics, most of us picture a tired professor waving chalk at a graph that looks like it’s trying too hard. Or maybe a panel of Very Serious Adults in uncomfortable suits whispering about inflation while you fight to stay awake. And honestly, who can […]
Building Trust in Student-Facing Platforms Through Secure Tech
For all types of student users, from those using online courses to those using school communication applications, trust is critical. Young audiences and their parents/guardians require an environment in which they feel safe, have reliable resources, and have safe spaces for their personal information. Users will not remain engaged if your platform appears to be […]
Resume Tips for College Applicants Competing for Selective Programs
It can be aggressive to apply to a selective college program when you know that thousands of gifted students are vying for the same few spots. Your resume becomes more than just a list of your education in this ferocious setting. It turns into a terse overview of your creative path, your strong points, and […]
How AP and IB Coursework Helps Students Discover Passions
For many families, AP and IB seem like some high-stakes puzzle: more difficult classes, longer reading assignments, and those supposedly all-determining exams. In reality, outside the context of grades and college credit, something far more significant occurs: these programs enable students to pursue coursework in which they are genuinely interested, beyond the minimum requirements. It […]
How Digital Systems Prepare Students for Future Careers in Tech and Finance
Students today aren’t just reading from textbooks. Many spend part of their week in internships or co-op programs. Some work on projects with real companies. This gives them a chance to see how things actually run in the workplace. In tech and finance, digital systems are everywhere. They spot fraud, track risk, and make sure […]
What Students Learn from Healthcare Staffing Agencies
There are many things students must learn from healthcare staffing agencies, and it’s much more than carrying out the same tasks repeatedly to benefit the companies while leaving them behind. These students can pick up extensive experience in the workforce and professional skills that will drive their career advancement opportunities while giving them the tools […]
1440 SAT Score: Is It Good? And What Colleges Accept It?
In this guide, Empowerly will break down what a 1440 SAT score means and what kinds of opportunities it can unlock for college admissions.
Burnout-Proof Your College Journey: Time Management Tips
Unlike any generation before them, high school and college students today are more driven and ambitious than ever. Even before graduating, students are taking advanced classes, building their résumés, and are involved in an excess of activities. In addition to volunteering and leading initiatives, students are trying to keep up with the pressures of the […]
What College Counselors Should Say About Trade Careers
If you think about it for a second, when was the last time a teenager sat across from a college counselor, nervously smoothing out the corners of their application folder, and heard something like, “Hey, have you ever thought about becoming a certified electrician? Or maybe a plumber who knows their way around smart-home installs?” […]
