Empowerly CEO addresses latest college admissions scandal

We hope the pride you all feel about your accomplishments outweighs any concerns this college admissions scandal has brought you.Â
College Admission Trends in 2019

As we begin to wind up the 2018-19 college admission cycle, our seniors anxiously await their college application outcomes. Meanwhile, we have begun to think ahead to the next cycle of college admissions. Each year the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) produces an insightful report on the State of College Admission. Let’s dig into the college admission trends we observe in 2019.
STEM Summer Programs For Girls

Girls-only STEM summer programs encourage girls to study STEM. Encourage young women in middle and high school to participate!
Paying for Graduate School

Paying for graduate school can be a challenge for many students. Different factors play a role in how much graduate school costs. A master’s degree program can be finished in one to two years in most cases, and the average yearly tuition can cost $30,000 to $40,000, according to Peterson’s.
What Comes After You Got Into College?

So many students tend to forget about the “going to college” part. Let’s talk about what you can work on after you know you got into college!
Book Club: Critical Reading for Reflection

In our Book Club, we feature top book recommendations for high schoolers! This list highlights some of our favorite options of critical reading for reflection.
Should I Apply for Financial Aid?

Universities use internal policy, FAFSA, and CSS profile to determine both the type and amount of aid. Should I apply for financial aid?
So You Don’t Know What to Major In…

It can be scary and bewildering if you fall into that “don’t know what to major in” category. Luckily, we’ve been there.
Regular Decision College Application Deadlines 2018-19

In this article, we want to share these key regular decision deadlines with you so you get you college applications in on time.