Top 30 Online High School Research Programs in Summer
Looking for online research opportunities in STEM for the summer of 2021? Take the chance to participate in activities online this summer.
Unweighted and Weighted GPA Explained
When applying for colleges, students will come across the terms weighted and unweighted GPA. Most universities casually refer to these terms as if students are already aware of what they are. This can be a serious problem considering many schools and scholarships consider the GPA of a student very seriously. But which GPA format do […]
PSA: For Those of You Taking a Gap Year
Gap Year The COVID19 pandemic and associated quarantine measures in the United States have thoroughly upended the college application system for those applying. Students who never considered a gap year before are suddenly rethinking their choices. While the outcomes are still relatively uncertain, we at Empowerly want to make sure that our students are making […]
Summer Scoop: STEM Summer Programs Part 1
Looking for summer programs for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math subjects? This is the first part in a series of some amazing STEM summer programs that we think you should check out. Below you’ll find a list of a few great pre-college programs that give students exposure to STEM, while bolstering admissions chances. All of […]
Are SAT Subject Tests Really That Important Anymore?
Standardized testing has been a hot topic on our blog this year as well as in the world of college admissions. SAT Subject Tests are no exception!
How to Approach Summer Programs for High School
Honing in on a passion, pursuing it full-time over summer, and reflecting on the experience are highly important parts of the iterative process here at Empowerly.
Parents: My Student Identifies As LGBTQ+
As parents, we want our students to thrive in college. How can we make sure our students thrive while accepting and growing into their identities? Parents and loved ones of LGBTQ+ students, read on for more.
College Bound: Building Healthy Family Relationships
As you prepare to graduate from high school and transition to college, you enter the adult world. These changes will affect your relationship with your parents.
Spotlight: How to Be Yourself in 500 Words (or Less)
I want to emphasize that there will always be some serendipity in college acceptances. At the end of the day, you can only be yourself.
