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Counselor Spotlight: How Students Can Unlock Superpowers

Meet the Empowerly team in a whole new way. Join us for our counselor interview series to highlight the personal side of our experts!

Deferred from a College: Now What?

In other words, you will receive a final admissions decision in April. So if you were deferred from a college, what can you do about it? If you are deferred, this means that your application will be reevaluated during the regular admissions cycle, and you will receive a final admissions decision in April.

Ultimate Waitlist Strategies to Secure Your Spot (2026)

Waitlisted? Don’t panic! Learn key waitlist strategies to boost your chances of admission and secure your spot at your dream college in 2025.

College Admissions: Regular Decision Dates for 2026

Each spring, millions of high school students eagerly await the big news. Let’s review the major college decision dates for the RD pool in 2026.

Trick or Treat: Conquer Scary Senioritis!

Don't get spooked. The Empowerly Senioritis Busters are here! Let's talk about all the ways you can overcome a temporary lapse in motivation during the final stretches.

Essay Scoop: Washington University St. Louis Essays

Washington University in St. Louis is an incredible school. Make sure your Washington University essays are stellar, and you're on the right track.

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

Elite High Schools and Competitive College Admissions

Here are some helpful hints to remember when applying to college from elite high schools, as well as more tips about how to set yourself apart.

College Counselor Recommendation Letters

The college counselor recommendation is one of the most important and overlooked portions of the college admissions process. "Virtually every classmate that I have spoken to at Stanford had a good relationship with his/her counselor, and some maintain friendships," one advisor said. This year, the Common Application has added two options for school counselors to decline sending an evaluation for students:

College Acceptance Benchmarks: Decoded

College acceptance benchmarks may be elusive, but not impossible. Empowerly understands that students are more than just a number.Â

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