How to Build a College List (Part 3: Reach Schools)
Reach schools are a dream-come-true for any college applicant. It’s one of the hardest parts of college planning.
How to Thoroughly Research a College Before Applying
For starters, what even goes into the process when you begin to research a college? Let’s explore how to do so thoroughly.
College Fit vs. College Rankings: What Matters Most?
Let’s investigate how we need to change the narrative to college fit (vs. college rankings) when we support students with applications.
How to Build a College List (Part 2: Match Schools)
Before an applicant starts putting down “match” schools on his or her list, we should consider a few points.
How Central are Letters of Recommendation to Admissions?
How important are letters of recommendation to admissions officers after all? In this article, we’ll see how critical letters of recommendations are in the process.
Using Data in College Admissions with Empowerly
Finding data in college admissions can be a great tool if you know how to use it.
How the Admissions Office Views College Applicants
At Empowerly, we get many students who ask us how the admissions office views different types of applicants.
How Much Do Schools Care About Volunteer Work?
We can help you figure out how they should be volunteering; how they should volunteer; and which colleges care the most about volunteer work.
How Many Schools Should You Apply To?
In this article, we will discuss the ideal number of colleges a student should apply to and frameworks they can use to guide their decisions. Many high school seniors struggle to figure out which of the 4,000 US colleges they should add to their list, and coupled with the fees of applying and the time it takes to write essays, it is a stressful process.
