Why It’s OK to Enter College with an Undecided Major
Picking a major is a confusing decision for any student to make. It is even more confusing when you have no idea what you want to do. But an undecided major is okay!
Essay Scoop: How to Answer Cornell University’s Essays
Cornell University demands a strong application to succeed. Here is Empowerly’s guidance on how to answer the Cornell essays!Â
5 Regrets These Students Had from High School
No one wants to graduate with high school regrets. But sometimes, the insight we gain from forging our own path through life holds valuable wisdom.
Essay Scoop: How to Answer Vanderbilt University’s Essays
If you’re applying to Vanderbilt University, you’ll want to do a stellar job on the one additional prompt they ask you to answer. Here are our thoughts on the best approach to the Vanderbilt essay.
Elite High Schools and Competitive College Admissions
Here are some helpful hints to remember when applying to college from elite high schools, as well as more tips about how to set yourself apart.
College Counselor Recommendation Letters
The college counselor recommendation is one of the most important and overlooked portions of the college admissions process. “Virtually every classmate that I have spoken to at Stanford had a good relationship with his/her counselor, and some maintain friendships,” one advisor said. This year, the Common Application has added two options for school counselors to decline sending an evaluation for students:
Essay Scoop: How to Answer MIT Essays
Wondering how to approach the writing for MIT essays? You’re not alone. It’s no surprise that the school is extremely selective.
College Admissions Dropping Test Scores: Permanently?
College admissions boards across the nation are dropping standardized test scores as a requirement. Some campuses plan to drop them for good.
Is Homeschooling Beneficial? Does It Affect My Application?
For many, homeschooling is a temporary move brought on by the pandemic, and has taken various forms.
