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College Admissions Success: Class of 2020
98% percent of Empowerly´s class of 2020 got into a top 100 college. Find out what their successes can be attributed to.
January 14, 2021
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98% percent of Empowerly´s class of 2020 got into a top 100 college. Find out what their successes can be attributed to.
Hear from a former college admission officer at UChicago and Stanford and learn what they look for in applicants.
When picking a college, students often choose on the criteria of either academic programs and prestige, or a loosely based feeling of “fit.” However, there are so many characteristics of a college that are important to consider, especially if you want to have a good college experience outside of the classroom. The campus culture, location, opportunities, and extracurricular options will affect you everyday life, your happiness, and, in some cases, your future career.
As parents, we want our students to thrive in college. How can we make sure our students thrive while accepting and growing into their identities?
Your parental figures raised you and put lots of time and care into you. If you feel that it is important to have a life-long
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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.
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.
College tours canceled? Here are some tips to virtually scope out the campuses to finalize your college list from home.
What can a college counselor offer me that I don’t already know? Student Sarah P. offers up a cautionary tale of “going it alone,” and encourages utilizing college counseling resources.
