Volunteering in High School…Meaningfully
Volunteering in high school can be a moment to define and flex your empathy, all while strengthen your candidacy toward college admission.
Calculating Your Financial FAFSA Facts
The sooner you submit, the better—”and yes, you SHOULD submit one! Calculating your FAFSA information will be worth the payoff later.
Before you sit down to fill it out, here are some things you need to know in order to get the most aid possible.Â
Networking Like a Pro
If you cringe at the thought of new social situations, the word “networking” can bring up some negative connotations. Like it or not, networking won’t go away – in fact, as you get older, it gets even more important! But it doesn’t have to be painful. Whether you’re a social butterfly or shy bookworm, you can always improve your networking skills to get the best results. Here are 7 easy tips for building a great network of connections.
What Should I Write for Optional Essays?
Picture this: college app deadlines are looming and you’re hard at work on your applications. You’ve compiled and narrowed down a college list, made a strategy for presenting your extracurriculars, and started brainstorming and drafting your essays. Good for you! On top of all this work, you notice that a few of your applications allow for that perplexing, dark horse component: the optional essay.Â
Your Survival Guide to Self-Started Activities
If you do decide to strike out on your own with self-started activities, we have some advice to help you on your way.Â
Do You Know Your Learning Style?
Everyone learns in different ways. If you know your learning style, you can adapt your studying methods and start to ace your classes with ease. Sounds pretty good, right? So what are learning styles, again?Â
Calling High-Schoolers! Your Voice Matters
Empowerly is growing and expanding—”just like you! To do this, we’re asking for your opinion. Read on to learn more.
Your Guide to the UCLA Application
Let’s take a closer look at applying to UCLA! Read on for your guide to the UCLA application.
Your Guide to the UT Austin Application
Let’s dive into the application process! Read on for your guide to the UT Austin application.
