Getting Into an Ivy League from the Bay Area
Like many of our students, you may be thinking: how do I get into an Ivy League university? Or more specifically, how do I get into an Ivy League university from the Bay Area?
Evaluating Your SAT or ACT Score
Empowerly is here to offer a calm, logical system for evaluating your SAT or ACT score in the context of your goals.
Do You Need a Counselor For College Admissions?
College admissions is a complicated process and it has been reported that 26% of college applicants today use a private college admissions consultant. This is primarily because of a rapidly growing applicant pool – students can now apply online through the Common App and thousands of international applicants are applying for admission to US colleges. But aside from systematic change in the admissions process, which we have pushed for in the form of changing the matching process itself, what can students and parents do to prepare their child for their future?
3 Questions a Successful College Application Essay Answers
There are three unspoken questions behind the prompt that every successful college application essay answers.
Six College Application Mistakes to Avoid
Sometimes students are so focused on the substance of their application that they overlook simple things that have just as much of an effect on their odds of admission. Proofreading and time management are important in college, and if your application doesn’t highlight these traits, then it might not matter how great your application makes you seem otherwise.
Senior Year: Your Dream College Application Timeline
Looking for a ready-made dream college application timeline? Senior year is exciting and filled with lots of activities, but not the time to slack off.
Dealing with Application Stress
With application season about to be in full swing, it’s not uncommon for students develop the so-called “application stress” that persists throughout the majority of first semester of senior year.
School Scoop: Public or Private High School?
Curious about what path will set your student up for the most success in college? Should we choose public or private high school?
Public vs. Private School: Which One Is Right For Me?
In this article, we want to dispel the myths of private vs. public school, the challenges at each, and the benefits of going to each.
