How to Decide Who to Ask for Letters of Recommendation
Testing, transcripts, and even essays, can tell colleges a good deal about how you perform in academic settings and how you define yourself. What they lack, however, is the ability to combine this objectivity and personality testimony. This is where letters of recommendation come in.Â
3 Scenarios When College Counselors Are Helpful
Often, the most helpful way to support your child is working with experts: college counselors. When does counseling makes the biggest impact?
What You Need to Know about Weighted GPA
Grades are not the only thing a college considers when they look at your application. But they are part of the equation. We’ll break it down for you.Â
Student Spotlight: Path to Princeton Through Science
Empowerly sat down with Changxiao, our CTO, to learn more about what extracurriculars in science helped him on his path to Princeton.
Empowerly sat down with Changxiao, our CTO (Chief Technical Officer), to learn more about what extracurriculars in science helped him gain acceptance to Princeton. We asked all the questions you might want to know. Read our interview to understand his perspective on admissions and high school extracurricular activities!
Ask Me Anything: Tips From Inside UC Berkeley Admissions
We’ll take you inside UC Berkeley admissions for the straight truth. What does UC Berkeley look for in a student?
What Does Open Admission Mean & Best Open Colleges For 2025
In this article, we’ll take a deeper dive into what, exactly open admission is (and isn’t).
Parents: Why Choose an HBCU?
The Higher Education Act of 1965 defines HBCUs as “any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans.” HBCUs have a long legacy of producing successful graduates in all fields, with an active professional alumni network, which is one of the primary draws. In a competitive job market, students know they will have an extensive network within which to search for a job after graduation.
My Empowerly Experience: Student Story
“So much more than just reading your essays,” says Priya.
Looking for a first-hand account of what it’s like to work with our Empowerly community, from a real student? To make sure you know the facts, we interviewed an Empowerly student, Priya K.,* about her experience.Â
Brown University Research: Bursts of Beta
Read up on some current research Brown is leading to enrich your understanding of the school itself!
Interested in learning more? Read up on some current research the campus is leading to enrich your understanding of the school itself.
