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Category: Extracurricular(s)

Book Club: Light Reading for High Schoolers

Regardless of whether you're pursuing a career in STEM, social sciences, or the arts it is important to continue your growth in literacy. In previous book club posts, we've talked about how reading can act as a calm space in the craziness of college preparation, as well as develop your writing and creative thinking skills. In addition to these outstanding literacy benefits, reading regularly can provide you with new experiences, perspectives, and life lessons that will help you become a more well-rounded student and individual. With that said, here are few reads to add to your spring reading list:

What Can You Do in High School to Prepare for College?

Wondering what you can do in high school to prepare for college? Our team has advice to get you started on the right foot.

The Four Types of Activities for College Admissions

We've developed a mental model we call the Activity Matrix to think about the four main types of activities to boost your college profile.

Does Work Experience For College Admissions Matter?

In this article, we will uncover data we have collected on college's preferences for work experience in college admissions.

Sports in College: Student Athlete Recruitment

Curious about student athlete recruitment? The Empowerly team has done some research to help students navigate this path successfully.

Volunteering in High School…Meaningfully

Volunteering in high school can be a moment to define and flex your empathy, all while strengthen your candidacy toward college admission.

How Do I Start A High School Club?

Starting a high school club is a great way to create your own opportunity, but there are some moves that come off as insincere or unfocused.

How to DIY Self-Started Extracurriculars with Results

Empowerly provides expert advice to high school students applying to college. Our counselors play a huge role in working one-on-one with our students to help them through the application process. You may be wondering, "what's so important about getting college admissions counseling?" or "how can a college counselor help me?" We talked to Sheelah Bearfoot, one of our fantastic counselors, to get the scoop.