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Why I Wish I’d Had College Counseling

Student Sarah P. offers up a cautionary tale of "going it alone," and encourages utilizing college counseling resources.

Empowerly’s Online Tools During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With COVID-19 growing in our communities, Empowerly wants to help you with our plethora of online learning tools.

COVID-19 Foils Admitted Student Days, Campus Visits

Here's our advice for how to not get stuck in a rut of disappointment. Handle the Corona-related campus visits' cancellations while remaining informed.

Colleges Move to Test-Optional Policy Amid COVID-19

Since the cancellation of SAT and ACT test dates, some colleges have decided to make the upcoming admission cycle test-optional, and consider test optional policy for good.Â

How I Got Accepted to UCLA

Read the first-hand account from former Empowerly student, Casey M., how she found her home and path to success at the University of California, Los Angeles.Â

My SAT Was Cancelled. What Do I Do Now?

You find yourself faced with the question: to take or not to take? Is it even worth my time and effort if some colleges no longer require it? Can I juggle the work that I need to put in to prepare, as well as the added pressure of studying online? Let's dive in, and answer all those questions and more.

7 Must-Do’s to Ace Virtual Interviews

Should you prepare differently? What's the etiquette like? Where should you sit? Keep reading to find out seven things you must know to ace your virtual first impressions.

Internships vs. Externships

Luckily, a lot of internships and externships have switched over to being remote, decreasing risk of exposure. But what are externships and what makes them different from internships?

What an Admissions Expert Has to Say About AP Tests

It's AP season, so we talked to one of our wonderful counselors, Jennifer Liepin, about her own advice on AP tests. Read her thoughts below about: why you should take AP classes, how they help with college applications, how to prepare for the test, and what you should do if you don't do well.