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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.

Empowerly CEO addresses latest college admissions scandal

We hope the pride you all feel about your accomplishments outweighs any concerns this college admissions scandal has brought you.Â

College Choice: Going to the Right College For You

Many students feel they must attend schools with prestigious names. Understanding your college choice process can relieve that pressure.

How to Prepare for a High School Internship

There are some things you can do to prepare yourself between now and your start date to make sure you get the most of your high school internship.

Community Service For Students Interested In STEM

Are you looking for community service opportunities that relateÂ to STEM? If you're headed on the STEM track, youÂ should look forÂ volunteer opportunities that allow you to practice and provide your expertise in science, technology, engineering or math.

How to Write a Summary Statement for a Resume

Stuck on the summary statement for a resume? There are two main types of statements. Below are examples of each, and tips on how to write yours!

Taking College Courses in High School

What are the benefits of taking college courses in high school? Does it give students a legÂ 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.

College Admission Trends in 2019

As we begin to wind up the 2018-19 college admission cycle, our seniors anxiously await their college application outcomes. Meanwhile, we have begun to think ahead to the next cycle of college admissions. Each year the National Association for College Admission CounselingÂ (NACAC) produces an insightful report on the State of College Admission. Let's dig into the college admission trends we observe in 2019.

Great Study Habits from Freshman Year to Graduation

Students should have a plan to tackle the increasing schoolwork. Naturally, good effective study habits should be an important aspect of that plan.Â

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