2021 College Admissions by the Numbers
Here are our key observations and an overview of the successes of our Empowerly’s students despite the setbacks. Read on for 2021 college admissions data and more.
COVID Boosts Impact of Writing in College Admissions
According to studies recently published, COVID has boosted the impact of writing and other “soft factors” for college admissions.
Consider a Computer Science Major
In particular, computer science is exploding in popularity. As we’ll discuss in this article, that’s for good reason.
How to Choose a College Counselor
What do you do when you don’t get into the schools you thought you would? And why did I get rejected from this college?
College Admissions Success: Class of 2020
98% percent of Empowerly´s class of 2020 got into a top 100 college. Find out what their successes can be attributed to.
College Acceptance Benchmarks: Decoded
College acceptance benchmarks may be elusive, but not impossible. Empowerly understands that students are more than just a number.Â
Empowerly Raises $1.6 Million and Launches First Real-Time Holistic Diagnostic Tool for College Admissions
The new Empowerly Score feature is the only real-time diagnostic solution using a three-pronged holistic evaluation system to predict college admission chances
Creating Your College List Using Data
Developing your college list is a challenging task. Many students who approach us at Empowerly aim to apply to 6 or 7 (or more) well-selected schools, and spread those across safety, target, and reach colleges. So how do most people create these lists today?
Some students create complicated spreadsheets. Some simply apply to colleges that are easily accessible—”schools that are geographically close, or that they’ve heard about from friends. Other students just guess, based on a vague impression.
But there’s a better strategy: one that will help you reduce your stress, find your best-fit campus, and put you on the road to success. Do those benefits sound good to you? Read on.
Why Should I Hire a Private College Counselor?
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