How To Include A Portfolio In Your College Application
Today, it’s a growing trend amongst college applicants to not only include the standard information in college applications, but also a digital portfolio.
The Key to a Standout College Essay
College essays range from structured to creative. And they still expect you to write a truly standout college essay that answers everything?
When Are College Applications Due? College App Deadlines!
It’s fall semester and all of a sudden, everyone around you is talking about college application deadlines… and you hear a lot of conflicting answers. It’s totally okay to be confused! Don’t let that confusion stop you from asking questions.Â
The B-Student’s Guide to College Acceptance
What if you’re not the top-scorer in your class? Worried you won’t stand a chance of being accepted to a quality school, because your peers seem to always out-score you?Â
Student Stories Spotlight
Wondering what it’s really like to work with the Empowerly community? Of course, we think our program is pretty spectacular… but that’s just us. Hear from real students as they reflect on their experiences with Empowerly and advice they have to offer you.
Parents of Juniors: Let’s Talk About The Waitlist
You may be asking yourself, “The waitlist? My student is a junior! Why would I worry about the waitlist?”
While your application season is still months away, that doesn’t mean your college prep should wait until then. In this article, I’ll discuss the specific reasons why thinking about the waitlist when you student is in 11th grade instead of 12th grade can help you through the process.
Guides: How I Got Into Stanford
Martha Collins, a Stanford alum, shares her Stanford admissions story. She discusses her tips for best approaching the application process and what she feels made her application stand out.
Ninth Grade Parents: Have Your Student Build A High School Portfolio
If you do end up needing a portfolio – for a summer program, contest, scholarship application, or anything else – there is nothing worse than facing a stack of college admission applications… and realizing you haven’t kept track of awards, projects, or even well-written English and history papers. Having concrete examples of student work and accomplishments easily on hand will make your family life much less stressful, especially if you aren’t having to hunt through boxes in the attic to meet a last-minute deadline.
Top Computer Engineering Programs
Why not pursue your passion for all things computer science and its hardware, and major in computer engineering? Check out these top computer engineering programs!
