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Author: Madeleine Karydes

Madeleine is an editor for Empowerly. As an undergraduate, she earned her BA from UC Berkeley as a double major with high honors in both English and Media Studies. While on campus, she published her writing in multiple journals and won outstanding departmental recognition from faculty.

Can Social Media Affect Your Admission?

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Here are some guidelines to think about as you start connecting with colleges, and how social media might affect admission chances.

Do I Need to Go on College Visits?

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This article is for all of you still questioning if you need to go on college visits.

Are My Scores Good Enough? US Exams, What They Mean

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Admissions has two parts: a student’s tangible scores and transcripts, and a written portion, comprising of supplements, short answers, and letters of recommendation.

Seniors: 3 Tips for the Scholarship Hunt

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Hello scholarship applications! Don’t worry. Empowerly has some hot tips for the scholarship hunt to help you out.

Does My Faith Matter to a Religiously-Affiliated School?

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Let’s discuss how much faith matters—or doesn’t—to a religiously affiliated school.

“Why This School?” The First Admissions Essay You Write

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The first admissions essay you write should be your reason for choosing that school in particular; we’ll tell you why.

The Scoop on Teacher Letters of Recommendation

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Here we’ll answer the what’s, who’s, when’s, and other details about teacher letters of recommendation.

Where’s the Funny Bone in a College Essay?

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Let’s break down the different approaches to a funny college essay that still hits the mark.

The Biggest Myth in College Admissions

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So let’s explore what some call the biggest myth in college admissions, the data behind it, and the truth.

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