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.
Community Service For Students Interested In STEM
Are you looking for community service opportunities that relate to STEM? If you’re headed on the STEM track, you should look for volunteer opportunities that allow you to practice and provide your expertise in science, technology, engineering or math.
Taking College Courses in High School
What are the benefits of taking college courses in high school? Does it give students a leg up in their college applications?Â
Book Club: Reading for College Readiness
As promised, we are back with our book recommendations for February! If you missed our first post in January, we talked about the positive impact a love for reading can have on college readiness.
