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COVID19

Online Tools To Help You During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With COVID-19 growing in our communities, Empowerly wants to help you with our plethora of online learning tools. We have been in the online learning space for years, our resources are built for digital use. Rest assured that when you work with Empowerly, you work with a team that understands online learning and knows how to personalize guidance for your specific pain points and needs.

Here are a few online learning tools and services that you should absolutely take advantage of in this ever-changing environment.

March 27, 2020 No Comments

For Parents

Choosing a High School in the Bay Area

Are you about to embark on final years of your school journey? They are crucial and will play a major role in determining where and what you might study in college. The courses you take, the friends you make and activities you get involved in at your high school are all influencing factors. When considering which high school to attend, it’s important to choose one where you can thrive, encouraging academic and personal growth.

March 19, 2020 No Comments

For Parents

The Public Health Benefits of Online College Counseling

Do you want to avoid falling behind—and falling ill?

At this point, we’re all probably a little sick of hearing about the Coronavirus. Its effects on the education sector are, however, an under-discussed area, and one where online learning can help solve some of the problems.

March 3, 2020 No Comments

For Parents

Colleges Offering Outstanding Autism and Accessibility Support

This is the second article in a series aimed to empower neurodivergent and differently-abled students to prepare for academic success in college. We’re aiming to de-stigmatize mental and medical health differences, and to champion advocacy by highlighting resources. There are resources available to you to mitigate obstacles, and you deserve to thrive.

January 18, 2020 No Comments

For Parents

Planning a Summer for Your Child

I’m bored. Yeah, it’s 6 weeks into summer. We’re all bored…unless we plan a stimulating and growth-mindset-building set of challenges and deep dive into something new.

November 19, 2019 No Comments

For Parents

5 Facts All College Counselors Want You To Know

Facts that all college counselors want you to know, whether you’re just beginning your search or ready to invest in your mentorship now.

December 14, 2018 No Comments

For Parents

How Can I Help My Child Manage the Stress of College Application Season?

This is a question that so many parents find themselves asking when their child is starting the application process. How involved in the process should I be? How often should I check on their progress without seeming pushy? How can I support them so they feel they have the resources to succeed?

December 13, 2018 No Comments

For Parents

How Empowerly Changed My Life

Stepping back in America for high school after spending over three years in India was not an easy experience for me. I had no clue as to what to expect from the educational system and the college admissions process.

November 18, 2018 No Comments

For Parents

Top 5 Buzzwords In College Admissions 2018: What Do They Really Mean?

Legacy. Demonstrated interest. Grit. In the process of applying to colleges, you will almost certainly come across one or more of these terms. You might have a sense of the definitions of these words, but, to colleges, they often hold a different or more specific meaning. Keep reading to find out what these words (and others) mean in college admissions!

March 22, 2018 No Comments

For Parents

Bay Area Scoop: Which High School to Attend?

Choosing the right high school for you can be an overwhelming process, since there are so many options available! Beyond standard public and private schoools, some of you may be considering boarding school, which is not discussed as often. As a boarding school graduate, I have shared my own high school experience and some boarding school pros & cons to help you make an informed decision!

July 3, 2017 No Comments