Planning Your College Visits
When you are strategic, you can use your college visits efficiently and really find a school that’s the best match for you.
How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay (Part 2)
We’re going through Common App’s 2019-20 essay prompts, and will be addressing how to stand out for each one of these Common App essays.
How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay (Part I)
This year, the Common App announced that the 2019-2020 essay prompts will remain the same as the 2018-2019 essay prompts. This is immensely helpful for the team at Empowerly, as we are very familiar with the questions and it also means that students have more time to prepare their responses.Â
How to Approach the Daunting Task of Picking AP Classes
While the benefits of AP’s are multiple, you’re still tasked with the choice of picking your AP classes yourself.
5 Facts All College Counselors Want You To Know
Facts that all college counselors want you to know, whether you’re just beginning your search or ready to invest in your mentorship now.
Are You a Poor Test Taker? Here’s How to Do Well on Exams
For those of you who feel like a poor test taker under standard circumstances, we have some advice. You can still perform your best.
How I Got Accepted to Wake Forest University
I was destined to go to Wake Forest. In this article, I’ll share my story of being accepted to Wake Forest.
How Important Are Extracurricular Activities In College Apps?
Many students ask us how important extracurricular activities are in the college apps process. Let’s break that down.
Applying to College As An Asian Student
Applying to college as an Asian student may present certain obstacles, but there are opportunities to stand out as well.
