How to Handle College Rejection and Deferral

Early decision results from colleges and universities begin arriving in student inboxes as the year winds down. Whether it’s a rejection, deferral, or some other college admissions scenario, our counseling team has advice to help you recover and respond like a champion.
Five Key Takeaways: From Day One Conference Highlights

Empowerly attended the From Day One Conference in Miami this year. Here are the five key takeaways our team discussed at this insightful collaboration of HR professionals.
The Benefits of Being Undecided as a Freshman

There are many benefits to being an undeclared major early in your college career. Let’s take a look at a few of them.
Writing College Essays for Different Applications

A key component to any college application is the personal essay. It’s also the requirement that tends to create the most anxiety.
Using Extracurriculars to Become a Well-Rounded Student

The challenge of AP courses may prepare you for college-level work, but can they help you get your foot in the door?
The 5 Most Common SAT Prep Mistakes

To achieve that competitive score, you’ll want to set a test prep strategy and schedule that works. Empowerly is here to help!
What Middle School Students Can Do for College Now

What can middle school students do for college? It’s fall semester. Now is the time to act to avoid a time crunch later.
Coffee with a Counselor: Ajunie V.

Let’s get real with Empowerly counselor Ajunie to learn more about her approach to counseling, and her admissions advice for students.
Empowerly Expert’s Handbook to College Admissions, Here to Save the Day!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first book, the Empowerly Expert’s Handbook to College Admissions.