How I Got Accepted to UCLA

Read the first-hand account from former Empowerly student, Casey M., how she found her home and path to success at the University of California, Los Angeles.Â
Colleges Move to Test-Optional Policy Amid COVID-19

Since the cancellation of SAT and ACT test dates, some colleges have decided to make the upcoming admission cycle test-optional, and consider test optional policy for good.Â
Important: Empowerly Portal Update!

As they say, time is money; don’t waste either of yours. Want better results for all your hard work? Track your progress.
Record your academic performance and standardized test scores in your Academic Profile section of the Digital Toolkit. By doing so, Empowerly’s counselors, editors, and expert researchers can give you more customized feedback and recommendations!
Facing A College Rejection Letter

Check out this whole growth mindset business. We can face a college rejection letter together.
Why I Wish I’d Had College Counseling

Student Sarah P. offers up a cautionary tale of “going it alone,” and encourages utilizing college counseling resources.
Top Coding and Computer Science Summer Programs

If you’re interested in coding, enrolling in a programming summer program is a great way to launch your academic and career readiness in computer science (CS).
How To Get Into SUMaC Summer Program

Prestigious summer programs for high school students can boost a college application profile, and broaden student exposure to college-level academic topics. What’s it like to attend competitive Stanford University Mathematics Camps, SUMaC, summer program?
What Makes A Summer Program Worth My Time?

You have so many choices of summer programs for high school students. Finding a worthwhile summer program can be difficult. Empowerly’s gotcha covered.Â
How To Get Into a Competitive Summer Program

Summer programs for high school students can eventually boost a college application profile. But not all summer programs are created equal. So how do you choose what you want to invest your energy in over the summer, and how do you get in to a selective summer program? Empowerly is here to help with your summer roadmap!