How to Put the “Student” in Student Athlete

Being a student athlete in high school is hard because you have to balance school work with crazy practice times. It’s easy to say “well I like soccer more than calculus, so I’ll spend more time on soccer” or “my basketball skills are more likely to get me into a top university than my grades.” What a lot of students forget is that it’s a lot easier to be a college athlete if you’re also a good student.
How Do Splitter Candidates Work in College Admissions?

Splitter candidates are those that either have a high GPA and low SAT/ACT or vice versa. How do these candidates succeed in college admissions?
Student Story: How Empowerly Changed My Life

Read on for an example of how we help each Empowerly student create a story and reach for the stars.
Asian Americans Receive Low Personality Scores at Harvard

Some controversy has recently been uncovered regarding the personality scores in Harvard admissions; evidence shows a potential bias against Asian Americans, due to lower average personality scores.
How To Answer Vague College Essay Prompts

Let’s discuss how to approach and ace vague college essay prompts. With the right framework, you can knock it out of the park!
How To Prepare For the GMAT Exam

However you choose to study, make sure you set time aside it. The time you invest to prepare for the GMAT exam will pay off in the end.
Merit Scholarships: What They Are and How to Get Them

In this article, we will learn what merit scholarships are, and how to get them to help you fund college.
How to Ask for a Summer Research Position Via Email

For many STEM students, getting involved with an existing lab for a summer research position is a primary goal.
AP Scores and What They Mean For Ivy League Admissions

AP season is just around the corner, and for many students, that means the start of intense anxiety. How do I know what a “good” score is for each of the tests? How will this impact my chances of college admissions? Can I get college credit for these tests?