How Many SAT II Subject Tests Should You Take?
Some students have never heard of the SATÂ Subject Tests and others take five or six in an effort to impress college admissions officers. In reality, most students need to take two to three SAT Subject Tests. Having helped thousands of students get into college, we find this is one of the top 5 questions students ask, especially high school juniors and seniors.
Top Arts Summer Programs
To give you ideas on where to start, we’ll review the top 9 arts summer programs out there.
The Four Types of Activities for College Admissions
We’ve developed a mental model we call the Activity Matrix to think about the four main types of activities to boost your college profile.
How to Pick a College: Part 5 Special Collections
Academic life changes greatly from high school to college. Think back to the difference after transitioning from middle school. Topics and assignments grew more refined and specialized. The same jump will occur because of the vast intellectual offerings and facilities that can support academic inquiry. At Empowerly we encourage in-depth research to uncover all of the unique collegiate opportunities. College decisions should weigh academic potential between universities.
How to Pick a College: Part 4 Research Support
Original research, the hallmark of academic study and a staple of graduating with honors, serves as the cornerstone of the academic world. Universities pride themselves in the groundbreaking discoveries their professors and other researchers contribute to the zeitgeist. The U.S. government itself invests in the research and development at these institutions. Sometimes high school students even try their hand by competing in science competitions like Intel and Siemans. Mentorship is key and often accessible by emailing professors who are experts in the field. Your college decision should weigh institutional support as a factor.
How Important Is Standardized Testing For College?
One of the most frequent questions we get at Empowerly is how important standardized testing is for college admissions.
How to Email Professors for Research Opportunities
The first step, however, is incredibly important: learning how to email professors for research opportunities. Don’t worry, we will explain!
How to Pick a College: Part 3 Academic Support
Academic life loses its strict structure after high school, and the classroom can only go so far. Apart from course selection and research efforts, undergraduate life can feel largely divided. At first glance, learning and socialization appear tied to buildings- libraries, dormitories, sports stadiums, science departments, and so on. College is ripe for personalization and some universities offer strong reasons to commit on a college decision.
How to Pick a College: Part 2 Choosing By Major
Think of academic study in college as an opportunity to refine a skillset. At Empowerly, we ask our student what problem they want to solve and which skills they’ll need to address it. Choosing a major is the first step and should always serve as part of an academic plan. Your college decision should be based on the overall tools and resources a university offers. Hopefully you have a tentative idea that can be easily explained.
