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.
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?
