How to Get to Know a College Campus from Afar

College tours canceled? Here are some tips to virtually scope out the campuses to finalize your college list from home.
My SAT Was Cancelled. What Do I Do Now?

You find yourself faced with the question: to take or not to take? Is it even worth my time and effort if some colleges no longer require it? Can I juggle the work that I need to put in to prepare, as well as the added pressure of studying online? Let’s dive in, and answer all those questions and more.
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.
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